Proverbs 5:2
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That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
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Do you know enough to prudently save yourself from sexual trouble? Do you know enough to teach sexual prudence to others? Solomon taught his children often about sexual sins, their powerful temptations, and their terrible consequences (2:16-19; 5:1-23; 6:20-35; 7:1-27; 9:13-18; 22:14; 23:27-28; 30:19-20; 31:3; Eccl 7:26). Beware, reader!
Consider the context. Solomon asked his son to humbly hear his fatherly wisdom and understanding (5:1), and he called on all his children to receive his instruction and not turn away from it (5:7). What did he fear so much in their lives? The whorish woman! He knew about her flattering speech (5:3), the incredibly painful consequences of touching her (5:4-5), and the subtle nature of her character that deceives men (5:6).
Fornication and adultery are nearly forgotten sins. They are glamorized and promoted in television programming, movies, books, and magazines. The stars of society - whether political, performing, or athletic - live sexually sinful lives that are viewed by most as the good life! But the Word of God condemns fornication and adultery, and it calls the children of God to sexual holiness (I Cor 6:12-20; 7:1-5; I Thess 4:1-8; Heb 13:4).
Casual sex is only casual in the initial thoughts of the two sinners committing it. The trouble that will certainly follow is not casual: it is painful, permanent, and pernicious. Take your pick - you will reap one or more of these results: jealousy, syphilis, divorce, herpes, ruined reputation, gonorrhea, insecurity, HIV, sexual dysfunction, vengeful father or husband, crabs, irate wife, lost virginity, guilt, unwanted pregnancy, shame, and so on.
The proverb has a specific lesson with two parts. First, the wise instruction from God and parents is to help save you from sexual pain. Second, the wise instruction from God and parents is to help you save others from sexual pain. Have you learned enough to save yourself? Have you learned enough to save others? Does wisdom guide your life and supply your speech when talking to others? Your future and that of others depends on it.
God has revealed wonderful wisdom to the sons of men (Deut 29:29). It is your duty to hear and apply those words to your own life (Ps 119:11,128). And it is your duty to hear and apply those words to others' lives (22:17-21; Jas 5:19-20). The perpetuity of truth in the earth depends on you retaining wisdom and communicating it to children and others.
Have you heard and followed the instruction of parents? Pastor? Counselors? Teachers? Scripture? Are you ready to give an answer for your faith (I Pet 3:15)? Get ready!
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