We live in a hyper-sexualized world that unknowingly revels in its self-destruction. As we consider the dangers of our time, how might parents teach their children to guard their paths and find joy in marriage?

This Sunday as we continue in our Proverbs series, we will consider how Solomon instructed his son to guard his path. There are countless ways we can go astray, yet there is one path of life. We have a great need for the gospel in our marriages, and for God’s Word to shepherd our hearts.

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Discussion & Response Questions for Proverbs 5

1. Consider Solomon’s first word of instruction to his son (vv. 1-6). What must he keep and guard with his lips, and how does this contrast with the forbidden/foreign woman’s lips? (vv. 1-2)
2. What do verses 3-4 teach us about the nature of temptation? Where else do we see this pattern in Scripture?
3. Do you want to go with the forbidden woman? Why not? Why would someone still go with her after hearing Solomon’s teaching?
4. Consider Solomon’s second word of instruction (vv. 7-14). Why is distance so important (vv. 7-8)? How do we apply these teachings today in 2021?
5. How does Solomon describe the consequences of adultery (vv. 9-14)? What does this mean under the Law of Moses (Lev 20:10)?
6. What are the implications for kings and the nation (Deut 17:17; 2 Sam 7:12-15; Prov 31:3; 2 Sam 12:10, Neh 13:26)?
7. What happens to Solomon and the nation because of his sin (1 Kings 11:1-13, 14, 23)?
8. Consider Solomon’s teaching on marital faithfulness (vv. 15-23), and read Solomon’s psalms (Ps 127-128). How would you describe the joy and blessing of covenant faithfulness?
9. How does faithful covenant keeping in marriage reflect the beauty of the gospel and glorify God?
10. How should the reality that all of life is Coram Deo (before the face of God) impact the way we walk? (v. 21)
11. How does the New Covenant and the gospel speak to those who are guilty of sexual sin? (1 Cor 5:1-13; 6:9-20; 2 Cor 2:5-11)
12. What might parents learn from Solomon’s instruction in how to disciple and instruct their children?