Steamy Truths of a Sexual Nature

Proverbs 5:1a; 3 NLT “My son, pay attention to my wisdom…The lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil.”

Are you ready for some steamy truths of a sexual nature?  Oh, I’m not talking about an article from Ann Landers, “GQ,” or the “Redbook.”  I’m referring to the writings of King Solomon.  Proverbs has a lot to say about sexual relationships. 

The king pulls no punches when it comes to sexual issues.  He’s very open, frank and often quite blunt – he gives us just what we need to safely navigate in today’s “sex crazed” generation.

Solomon’s writings deal implicitly with the following sexual issues.  1)  Sexual immorality.  2)  The personal price of infidelity.  3)  The joys of married life & love.  4)  The consequences of sexual immorality.  Though given centuries ago, the advice is still relative and valid.

Scattered throughout the book you’ll find a plethora of advice and admonition.  In the fifth chapter, Solomon gives us the clear signs of sexual temptation.  Notice verse three…”the lips of an immoral woman drip honey and her mouth is smoother than oil.”  The Hebrew word for lips is the word saw-faw (Strongs H 8193) and it is a direct reference to language.  The lips speak of speech, words and conversation.  Sexual temptation begins with sweetness of words.

Notice the writer compares the immoral woman’s words with the sweetness of honey.  In ancient Israel, honey was the sweetest substance known to man.  The idea is this; attraction to another woman is sweet & smooth – guard your conversation with a person of the opposite sex.

In verses nine through fourteen, Solomon covers the gamut of consequences for sexual immorality.  In verse nine he states; you will lose your honor among your peers and subject yourself to years of scorn and rejection.  In ten, he mentions the possible loss of wealth and money – verse eleven, the chance of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.  Not to mention regret and mental anguish – verse twelve.  Finally, he states that immorality subjects you to dishonor and disgrace before others –verse twelve.  In essence, it doesn’t pay!

No list having to do with sexual issues would be complete without addressing the joys of sexual intimacy within the context of marriage.  In verses fifteen through twenty, he challenges us to never exchange the lasting intimacy of marriage for the cheap thrill of an immoral affair.  The writer is clear when he says …“Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you.  Rejoice in the wife of your youth.” Proverbs  5:18 NLT.  

Are King Solomon’s writings outdated?  I don’t think so!  Steamy and straight forth?  Yes!  Honest, and to the point?  Absolutely!  In light of these facts, it might be wise to forego the advice in Gentleman’s Quarterly or the Redbook and take firm hold of eternal wisdom.  What do you think?

Coach John

Comments

[Steve Brown]

Thanks for that "cold shower" of perspective. Excellent as usual Coach

[Jimmy Ellisor]

Oooohh! My virgin eyes. :) Seriously, a topic that needs to be discussed in this generation.