Proverbs 5

 “How can a young man keep His may pure?” That question is asked in Psalm 119:9. We must not decide that purity is utterly impossible, as if the Lord were asking us all to travel to the moon on our own power. There is an answer given in Psalm 119 to this very important question: “By living according to Your Word.”

This is what Jesus did for us. He heard the voice of His Father, and He listened and obeyed.

Not everything that tastes like honey will be good for the life of a boy's soul. But will he have the wisdom to reject temptation before it becomes a base impulse within him? Will he see the world God's way, or will he fall for the common conceit that his own understanding is better than the Word of the Lord? Will the words of a seductive woman who may not even know what she is doing be more appealing to him than the voice of God?

Forgiveness is very plentiful for all who repent and believe. We can thank Jesus for that. But the consequences of an immoral lifestyle cannot be wished away in a moment. May the Lord heal those who sincerely come to Him for help.

Unguarded lust kills. In the end a young man may come to see how he has ruined his life, but at that moment of new wisdom he may also discover that he has many troubles that may not be repaired instantly and easily. Then he will regret his foolishness. Why not hear that word today, before the initial steps of an unguarded life are taken?

The Lord's lawful provision for a man is found in marriage to the right woman. What is so bad about waiting for God to provide a good wife and enjoying an honorable life together with her? You can rejoice in her love for the rest of your days, and experience the amazing blessing of having a family together. This is the best way for you to go. If that is not God's providence for you, remember that a single life of devoted service to the Lord can also be blessed by God.

Early decisions can be a matter of life or death. But will young men hear and believe?

There was one young man who perfectly heard and fully obeyed. He saw a woman as someone to be saved and protected, and not as an object to be used and discarded. He kept His way pure by guarding it according to the Word of His Father. He willingly received death for you so that you would live. In Him is the best new beginning that any man or woman could ever find.