PROVERBS 6

WISDOM FOR GOOD STEWARDSHIP 

Instead of focusing on one area of wisdom like the previous chapter, this chapter consists of the father advising his son across multiple areas of life. He starts by warning his son against loaning or owing money to a neighbor. Although this is not against God’s law, it can be difficult and cause a strain on relationships. Instead of being able to be free and generous, it can feel like being chased or stuck. 

The author warns against laziness, saying that even ants have a better work ethic than the lazy. Poverty is lurking around for the lazy, waiting to catch up with them. 

God hates arrogance, lies, murder, wickedness, evil, and trouble. Do not entertain these things, they are worthless to God. Stay away from your neighbor’s wife, for no one who commits adultery will go without consequences. God’s Word is described as a light and lamp, similarly to Psalm 119:105.