PWC Podcast

Proverbs 6: Real-Life Wisdom

Quiz

  1. According to Proverbs 6, what is the surprising warning given at the beginning of the chapter?
  2. What specific financial commitment does the passage strongly advise against?
  3. What is the recommended action if someone has already made an unwise financial commitment according to the text?
  4. Who does Solomon instruct the "sluggard" to observe to learn a lesson about diligence?
  5. What characteristic of the ant is highlighted as an example for humans?
  6. What are some of the negative consequences of laziness mentioned in the text?
  7. How many things are listed as being hated or an abomination to the Lord in Proverbs 6?
  8. According to the source, what is considered the worst character trait that God hates?
  9. What analogy is used in the text to illustrate the danger of playing with sexual temptation?
  10. What is described as the purpose of the "commandment" and "teaching" from God's Word?

Quiz Answer Key

  1. The surprising warning is about money and financial commitments, specifically regarding putting up security for others.
  2. The passage strongly advises against co-signing someone else's loan or putting up security for a neighbor.
  3. If an unwise financial commitment has already been made, the recommended action is to act quickly and humbly to get out of it.
  4. Solomon instructs the "sluggard" to observe the ant to learn a lesson about diligence and hard work.
  5. The ant's characteristic highlighted is that it works diligently and prepares for the future without being told or needing a supervisor.
  6. Negative consequences of laziness mentioned include stealing opportunity and bringing poverty.
  7. There are six things the Lord hates, and seven that are an abomination to Him listed in Proverbs 6.
  8. Sowing discord among brothers, which destroys unity, is considered the worst character trait that God hates according to the source.
  9. The analogy used is asking if a man can carry fire next to his chest without his clothes being burned to illustrate the danger of sexual temptation.
  10. The commandment is described as a lamp, and the teaching a light, indicating they provide guidance and protection.

Essay Format Questions

  1. Discuss the four key lessons from Proverbs 6 as presented in the source, explaining the practical application of each lesson to real life.
  2. Analyze the connections between the different warnings in Proverbs 6 (financial, laziness, character, sexual sin) and how they collectively contribute to a life of peace and purpose.
  3. Examine the significance of the analogies used in Proverbs 6 (co-signing, the ant, carrying fire) in conveying the practical wisdom of the text.
  4. Evaluate the claim that God's Word is "smart" as well as spiritual, using examples from the lessons in Proverbs 6 to support your argument.
  5. Explore the concept of applying wisdom as a form of protection and rescue from regret, as discussed in the source's final thoughts.

Glossary of Key Terms

  • Proverbs 6: A specific chapter in the biblical book of Proverbs containing practical wisdom for living.
  • Co-sign: To sign a loan or other financial agreement jointly with another person, making oneself equally responsible for the debt.
  • Put up security: To provide something of value as a guarantee to fulfill a financial obligation, often for someone else.
  • Bondage: A state of being enslaved or held captive, often used metaphorically for being controlled by debt or negative consequences.
  • Diligence: Careful and persistent work or effort; conscientiousness.
  • Sluggard: A lazy, sluggish person.
  • Procrastination: The action of delaying or postponing something.
  • Corrupt Character: Moral deterioration or impurity; exhibiting traits or behaviors that are dishonest, harmful, or contrary to moral principles.
  • Abomination: Something that causes disgust or loathing; a thing that is intensely disliked.
  • Sowing Discord: Intentionally creating disagreement or conflict, especially among people who were previously in harmony.
  • Sexual Sin: Immoral behavior related to sexual conduct, often referring to adultery or other prohibited acts.
  • Temptation: The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
  • Guardrails: Figurative barriers or protections put in place to prevent falling into sin or negative consequences.
  • Commandment: A divine rule or instruction.
  • Teaching: Instruction or guidance; what is taught.
  • Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.
  • Apply: To put into operation or use; to put into practice.