In Proverbs Chapter 5, we find Solomon repeating some of the same words of Chapter 2 in regard to the pursuit of wisdom. Here in Chapter 5, he once again lays out stern warning for us relating to adultery, followed by an exhortation to focus on the spouse of our marriage. Though written to a son, the intimate words of the latter part of this chapter are to remind both men and women of the God-ordained pleasure of marriage.
As I teach and mentor married couples, I consistently remind them that it is too easy to forget the dangers of promiscuity and the long lasting consequences of breaking your marriage covenant. Most of these interactions outside of marriage begin as a harmless contact, “dripping with honey” only to surface as an intoxication or ensnarement that defies logic. Thus I believe that what Solomon is passing on to us is a reminder that this danger is only countered by wisdom-wisdom to understand the focus of our attention needs to remain with our spouse and we are to delight in the blessing of that relationship. (Verses 15-19)
If you find yourself making excuses for having conversations with the opposite sex as appropriate behavior, pause and ask yourself what is happening. Why is it that I feel the need to “justify” a relationship with this person? That feeling of justification could be wisdom attempting to send you a message. Actually for a Christian, it is the Holy Spirit reminding us that we need to seek wisdom in the definition of this relationship.
God provides the way out, and God provides redemption for mistakes as well. Today is a new day in His grace, so claim the wisdom for life that comes from knowing Him.