THE LORD GOD KNOWS ALL THAT WE DO SAY AND THINK

Proclamation:

“For your ways are in full view of The Lord, and He examines all your paths.”  Proverbs 5:21 (NIV)

Explanation:

This proverb, like all of the other proverbs, was written by King Solomon under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  This fifth proverb also addresses wisdom, but it focuses on avoiding adultery and abstaining from the lust of the flesh.  The seventh of the Ten Commandments states that we should not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14)  We are encouraged to flee from fornication because it is a sin. (1 Corinthians 6:18 and 1 Thessalonians 4:3)  Solomon warns them of the consequences of fornication, including the loss of honor and dignity, (Proverbs 5:8-10) and the effect on the body from contracting a sexually transmitted disease. (Proverbs 5:11)  He told them to stay with their own mates and enjoy their company instead of seeking the companionship of someone else’s mate. (Proverbs 5:15-20)  The Lord God sees all that we do, hears all that we say, and knows all that we think.

Application:

The Bible is full of good advice, we just often choose not to follow it.  We really should not turn away from the wisdom of the words of The Bible.  Even when we have the best of intentions, we often still do or say the wrong thing, or we think sinful thoughts which we do not act upon.  Adultery and fornication are not our only sins but in our society, we are bombarded with sexual innuendoes at almost every turn, on television, in songs, at the movies, in advertisements.  Temptation is all around us.  We need to pray for the strength to avoid sin and even to avoid the appearance of sinful behavior. (1 Thessalonians 5:22)  As the hymn says, “Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin.”  Remember, The Lord God sees all that we do.  Additionally, we should not judge others because their sin is different from our sin.  We all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and we all need His help to turn from our wicked ways. (2 Chronicles 7:14)