1. THE ALTERNATIVE TO WISDOM
PROVERBS 5-6

2. Wisdom - Proverbs 3-4
Encouragement to wise living and its benefits 3:1-20
Wisdom’s benefits; practical advice for life
3:21-35
Encouragement to wise living and its benefits 4:1-27

3. Folly - Proverbs 5-6
Warning against adultery and its consequences 5:1-23
Folly’s consequences; practical advice for life 6:1-19
Warning against adultery and its consequences 6:20-35

4. Warning Against Adultery Proverbs 5:1-23
Immediate gratification vs. long-lasting consequences v.3-5
Instability in life v.6
Social and physical loss v.7-14
The joy of marriage is a blessing v.15,17-19
A better option than a harlot v.16,20
The Lord’s eyes are on us v.21 Where are our eyes?
Consequences of our own actions v.22,23

5. Advice in Life Situations - Proverbs 6:1-19
Money – don’t be surety for others v.1-5
danger of indebtedness
Work – don’t be lazy v.6-11
Associations – description of the wicked man v.12-15
God’s Will – Seven Abominations to God v proud eyes, lying tongue, murdering hands, scheming heart, evil feet; false witness and a sower of discord

6. Warning Against Adultery Proverbs 6:20-35
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Listen to parents’ instruction v.20-23
Reproofs of instruction are the way of life
To keep you from death thru adultery
Consequences are inevitable v.27-28
Can’t escape the guilt v.29; Gen. 39:
Can’t escape the shame v.30-33
Can’t escape righteous wrath v.33-35
We can escape guilt…in Christ Rom. 8:1; 6:3