Proverbs Book #5C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #5C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 5

Exhortations to wisdom. The evils of licentiousness. (1-14)
Remedies against licentiousness, The miserable end of the
wicked. (15-23)


Verses 1-14 Solomon cautions all young men, as his children,
to abstain from fleshly lusts. Some, by the adulterous woman,
here understand idolatry, false doctrine, which tends to lead
astray men's minds and manners; but the direct view is to warn
against seventh-commandment sins.

Often these have been, and still are, Satan's method of drawing
men from the worship of God into false religion. Consider how
fatal the consequences; how bitter the fruit! Take it any way,
it wounds. It leads to the torments of hell. The direct tendency
of this sin is to the destruction of body and soul.

We must carefully avoid every thing which may be a step
towards it. Those who would be kept from harm, must keep
out of harm's way.

If we thrust ourselves into temptation we mock God when we
pray, Lead us not into temptation. How many mischiefs attend
this sin! It blasts the reputation; it wastes time; it ruins the estate;
it is destructive to health; it will fill the mind with horror.

Though thou art merry now, yet sooner or later it will bring
sorrow. The convinced sinner reproaches himself, and makes
no excuse for his folly. By the frequent acts of sin, the habits
of it become rooted and confirmed. By a miracle of mercy true
repentance may prevent the dreadful consequences of such
sins; but this is not often; far more die as they have lived. What
can express the case of the self-ruined sinner in the eternal
world, enduring the remorse of his conscience!

Verses 15-23 Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed
to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly
united, except as we attend to God's word, seeking his direction
and blessing, and acting with affection.

Ever remember, that though secret sins may escape the eyes
of our fellow-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes
of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings.

Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are
justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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