Proverbs | Chapter Summaries + Study Questionsنموونە

PROVERBS 6

WISDOM FOR GOOD STEWARDSHIP

Instead of focusing on one area of wisdom like the previous chapter, this chapter consists of the father advising his son across multiple areas of life. He starts by warning his son against loaning or owing money to a neighbor. Although this is not against God’s law, it can be difficult and cause a strain on relationships. Instead of being able to be free and generous, it can feel like being chased or stuck.

The author warns against laziness, saying that even ants have a better work ethic than the lazy. Poverty is lurking around for the lazy, waiting to catch up with them.

God hates arrogance, lies, murder, wickedness, evil, and trouble. Do not entertain these things, they are worthless to God. Stay away from your neighbor’s wife, for no one who commits adultery will go without consequences. God’s Word is described as a light and a lamp, similar to Psalm 119:105.

STUDY QUESTIONS

• Throughout Proverbs 6, what practical warnings does the father offer his son?
• How is this advice still relevant today?
• According to Proverbs 6:16-19, what does God hate?
• How does knowing what God hates reveal what He loves?