Proverbs, 5
4. But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, as sharp as a two-edged sword.
4. But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, as sharp as a two-edged sword.
Proverbs 5 talks about the importance of marital fidelity and the danger of sexual immorality. The chapter warns that giving in to the temptation of immorality may have serious consequences, including personal ruin and the destruction of relationships.
1 Corinthians 6:18: "I ran away from sexual immorality. All the other sins that someone commits, out of the body commits them; but those who sin sexually sin against their own body." This verse highlights the seriousness of sexual sin and the need to avoid the temptation of immorality.
Hebrews 13:4: "Worthy of honor among all be marriage, as well as the bed without macula; for God will judge the unclean and adulterers." This verse emphasizes the importance of marital fidelity and the responsibility of maintaining pure marriage.
2 Samuel 11:2-4: "And it happened that one afternoon David got up from his bed, and walked on the terrace of the royal house; and he saw a woman who was washing himself; and was this very beautiful woman to Vista. And David sent, and asked about the woman. And they said unto him, Is it not this Bathsheba, daughter of Eliã, wife of Uriah, the Hetteu? " This verse tells the story of David, who gave in to the temptation of sexual immorality and had serious consequences in his life and in his reign.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification; May you abstain from prostitution; let each one of you know how to have his vase in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, like the ones Gentiles who do not know God. " This verse urges Christians to live a holy life and to abstain from sexual immorality.
Matthew 5:28: "But I say unto you, whatever looking at a woman with impure intention in her heart has already tampered with her." This verse highlights the importance of controlling mind and thoughts, and that marital fidelity is not limited to physical actions, but also to thoughts and desires.
“A prática das bem-aventuranças não requer atos de heroísmo, mas a aceitação simples e humilde das várias provações pelas quais a pessoa passa.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina