Fool Proof: A Study in Proverbs
Week 7 | Sexual Sin
Lisa Sheffler, author
This week we’re going to be discussing a challenging topic that Proverbs directly addresses — sexual sin. See what Bruce has to say about it in the video below:
Ask yourself
- Did you pray along with Bruce? Take a little more time to pray and add your own thoughts and feelings.
- Bruce suggested that you read through Proverbs 5-7 and list the commands and warnings that you find in these chapters. Then look for the rationales — why does God command what he does?
- Scan through Proverbs 5–7 again and notice the images the author uses.
Pray
Almighty God, Creator, Redeemer, Restorer,
We come to you as your people, surrounded by the devastation brought by sexual sin. We see those who have been hurt and victimized by sexual abuse. May we offer them your love, comfort, and justice.
By the power of your Spirit, help us live with sexual integrity. Correct our faulty vision and heal our broken and twisted places. Show us how to be a light to the world by honoring your design for sex. As a faith community, may we steward our sexuality well, and offer your grace to those among us and beyond us who are struggling.
It’s because of Jesus that we are forgiven and free. It’s in his holy name we pray, Amen.
Talk about it
The Book of Proverbs was meant to be discussed. The sages of Israel knew that wisdom is often discovered in community. Think through the “talk about it” questions on your own and then discuss them with someone and see what you can learn together.
- Discuss some of the ways people struggle with sexuality in our current culture? Without naming names or giving specifics, what fall out have you seen from sexual sin in people’s lives?
- What are some of the common questions or concerns that people in our culture have about the Bible’s teaching on sex? Why do you think so much of the Bible’s teaching is either ignored or justified, sometimes even among Christians?
