Read Proverbs 5.
Television and movies constantly present sex outside of marriage. Their presumption often is that adultery is inevitable, everyone does it, and it won't hurt anyone. Such thinking is based upon multiple lies.
1. Not everyone physically violates their vows.
2. The marriage vow states that both parties will be faithful to the other until their death.
3. No one gets away with it. What is not shown are the long-term consequences.
Solomon held nothing back in this chapter. He tells it like it really is. Do not miss all his descriptions of what is involved.
It is foolish and shows a lack of wise behavior. The results will be bitter. It will cut the insides like a sword. The adulterer is playing on the path to hell and not life. The persons will lose honor and respect. Strangers will take everything you have without any mercy. You risk STDs that can lead to death. So much for the glamour of Hollywood. This is the real story.
How do people get into such sin?
"How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors." (v.12)
What is the solution?
"Drink water from your own cistern." (v.15) In other words, enjoy who God has provided for you at home. Don't share yourself with anyone else. (v.17)
"Be intoxicated always with her love." (v.19)
Remember, God sees and holds us accountable for our actions. (v.21)
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