It is commonly believed that Song of Solomon 4:1-7 represents the beginning of marriage between Solomon and his newfound wife. The aftermath that follows their wedding includes their love-life and their honeymoon. Song of Solomon 3:6-5:1 represents the "cleaving" aspect found in a man-woman relationship, which also was commanded by God in Genesis 2:24 (MacArthur Bible Study, p. 747). The "weaving" component of this new marriage begins in 5:2 and ends in 6:3 with the couple's first argument (MacArthur Bible Study, p. 749). Sound familiar to anyone? I am sure there are many couples who argue before the wedding or honeymoon arrive. But 5:2 is the first record we have of Solomon and his wife involving themselves in a major dispute. This passage should be a great reminder to us that there are no idyllic relationships.
Galatians 3 is an all out attack launched against legalism. When we forget we are saved by grace and instead find our worth in our good deeds, we have failed miserably (3:3). Left to ourselves, we are as good as "filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6). Only in Christ is the old made new (2 Corinthians 5:17). What areas in your life are you giving yourself too much credit for?
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