Proverbs 6:1-5 can be summed up as "loving your neighbor." If you have done something wrong to your fellow-man, you should do your best to make it right. Verses 6-11 speak of the consequences of being a lazy person. Though an easy road to take, the path is troublesome and is not worth its trouble to take. Verses 12-19 gives us many characteristics which God hates that can often be found in people. Do you find these characteristics in some of your close friends? If so, you may need to seperate yourself somewhat from these "friends" so that you do not find yourself walking in their footsteps. Chapter 6 closes by noting the great cost of adultery (v. 32-35). In chapter 7, the father warns his son to stay away from the adulteress woman. What are you doing today to guard your heart from adultery (Proverbs 4:23)?
At the heart of Paul's letter to the church at Corinth was love and compassion (2 Corinthians 2:4). Paul also wanted to test the church's obedience (v. 9). Paul believed in forgiving and comforting others so that they would not experience excessive grief or sorrow (v. 7). Whether in written word or speech, what is the motive behind the words you use?
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