Wisdom will guard you from the way of hurt and guide you towards the way of Hope. The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom before we need it by constantly reminding us of the wisdom of walking with God and the foolishness of rejecting God. - Our modern thoughts about sex and sexuality have shifted from sex being an activity to sex being our identity. Two things to be aware of: First, you are far more than your sexuality. Second, because God created us and our sexuality, he has the authority over it. There are two simple truths we see in the passage from Proverbs 6: 1. The Way of Hope • Instruction to Child - When you walk, God's teaching in his word will be a light to your path. - When you find that following God might put you at odds with following the word, you can trust God's comfort. - When you're confused, trusting God's teaching brings us clarity Where do these instructions come from? • Influence of Family - He is preparing his son for war - The role of parenting in the gospel-centered home is to teach God's word to your kids, not out of obligation, but out of affection. - God's word will guard us - God's word will guide us 2. The Way of Hurt • Simplicity of Access • Sanctity of Marriage • Severity of Adultery - Certain - Continual What should I do? • See the seriousness of sexual sin • Celebrate that Christ has satisfied sin's punishment