Day 41 Adultery | Proverbs 5:1-2

Chapter 5 of Proverbs is a poem about adultery . The poem has two subjects:

1. A married woman tempts a man who is not her husband.

2. Evil things are like this woman, because sometimes these things attract us. But evil things offend God. We must obey God, and refuse to do evil things.

Solomon discusses both subjects at the same time. This is similar to Proverbs 2:16-19. The actions of the woman show us how evil ideas can attract us

Verses 1-2

Solomon begins his lesson in the usual way. He reminds us why we need wisdom and knowledge. With wisdom and knowledge, we can avoid danger.

As at the beginning of chapter 4, Solomon urges his son to pay close attention to his words. He describes his teaching as having wisdom and understanding. A parent is responsible for the instruction of his children. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 issues the Lord's command, "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."

As at the beginning of chapter 4, Solomon urges his son to pay close attention to his words. He describes his teaching as having wisdom and understanding. A parent is responsible for the instruction of his children. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 issues the Lord's command, "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."

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