Practical Application

Proverbs 6

In this chapter of Proverbs we read of practical points that Solomon wants his children to learn from.

1) Do not get into debt. (1-5)

He warns his son not to get into debt because it is controlling. This is very practical for us today as the individual debt of every American is rising. We should not owe anyone anything and we should not charge interest to those in need. Obviously there are certain things that I am pretty sure the average person can not pay for such as a house, but we should never be controlled by money but control money knowing all is from God. Luke 16:13 says, “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Be careful with money now, so you can handle it better when you are older. Remember all your stuff is from God, honor him with it.

2) Laziness (6-11)

Are you lazy? Look at how you spend your time, are you productive? This is something that everyone needs to look at, because it is easy to become lazy. Are you lazy with your school work? What about chores? What about for the kingdom of God? Ephesians 5:15 says, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Awake, couch potato , get to work for the Lord. Be an example in your work for school, home, and personal life. Like it says in vs 10-11 a little rest, a little sleep and poof poverty will pounce on you like a bandit. Spiritually speaking this is so true, be careful with your time. Read the Word everyday!

3) Watch for the Deceiver (12-15)

Solomon is talking about the habitual lier, the one that lies all the time and that can never tell the truth. They desire to lie so much that their life is a lie. Be careful and stay away from these people, they will deceive you and bring you into their life of lying and you will start becoming like them. Verse 14 talks about the heart of this type of person, “Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble. The end of these types of people is destruction just like the wicked. Be careful who your friends are and what they say.

What other things can you learn from this chapter of Proverbs, let me know.