Solomon Challenges His Son In Four Areas

It seems that Solomon is interupting his teaching on immorality to discuss other things. Perhaps he is pointing out that we are a "package"...every area of our lives matter.

1. Be a man of character v. 1-5
2. Be diligent and industrious v. 6-11
3. Be aware of what God hates v. 16-19
   1. Arrogance
   2. Lying
      1. It is mentioned several times
   3. Destruction
      1. Of the innocent
      2. Of Unity and peace
   4. All of these are sins against others
   5. God hates when we sin against others

Sin Is Always Deceptive

Proverbs 5

1. v.1-2 We need wisdom and understanding adn discretion and knowledge becasue all of us can very easily be overtaken with sin and its deception
2. v. 3 The lies that are told and believed are enormous
   1. I can handle this
   2. Nothing bad will happen to me
   3. I will be ok
   4. Sin and its pleasures are on my side
3. v. 4-5 It is always helpful to carefully consider the ending of any matter
   • There is a way that seems right but the end thereof are the ways of death
4. We should take steps to protect ourselves from the deadly effects of sin
   1. v. 8 Get as far away as possible
   2. v. 15 Continually choose waht is right
5. v. 21 Alway remember the God factor
   1. God knows
   2. God sees
      • II Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.
   3. God will see to it that we reap what we sow

Life and Family Lessons

Proverbs 4

1. The challenge is for the son to get wisdom v. 5ff
   1. It brings understanding
   2. It brings life
   3. It is found in the Godly instruction of parents who teach, train, and rule
   4. It helps our kids to avoid wickedness v. 14
      1. Wickedness is a path - a well-traveled trail
      2. Wickedness is a way - a direction
      3. Wickedness is a walk - one step at a time
2. What are some ways to impact our children with truth?
   1. Teach
   2. Talk
   3. Live
   4. Love
3. We should expect a favorable outcome
   1. Life and health v. 22