Proverbs 6:12-19
Q.1. What are the characteristics of a wicked and worthless person? How are we to understand these descriptions? What will happen to such a wicked person? – (Prov.6:12-15)
Solomon described a wicked and worthless person as one who speaks deceitfully, and one who winks with his eyes and uses signals to deceive (see Prov.6:12-13). The wicked are not straight-forward, or true to their words. They constantly plan evil and spread private information that causes strife (see Prov.6:14). Solomon had seen it all. He declared about wicked men that – his calamity will come suddenly; Instantly he will be broken and there will be no remedy (Prov.6:15).
Q.2. What attitudes of the heart does God despise? How are we to understand Solomon’s wisdom in these matters? How was he trying to protect his children? – (Prov.6:16-19)
We should take note of what the Lord hates and avoid it like a plague – 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers (Prov.6:17-19). God hates pride, lies, ruthlessness, evil plans, false witnesses, and the spread of strife among brothers. Christ’s New Commandment id diametrically opposed to these words and actions (see Jn.13:34-35). He desires for His children to be true and loyal to others in their thought life, their conversations, and their actions.