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Scripture Passage: Matthew 5:27-28

The home is the fabric of our society, and we are at a crisis point. It is a matter of moral purity and the sanctity of the home. Our enemy knows that if he can destroy the home, he can dominate our society.

Proverbs 5 identifies five factors for the maintenance of sexual purity and building a strong family, so we can win the battle for the home.

The Instruction Factor

Proverbs 5:1-2 says, “My son, pay attention to my wisdom; lend your ear to my understanding, that you may preserve discretion, and your lips may keep knowledge.” Families often fail due to a lack of wisdom, discretion, and understanding. Our only hope for true wisdom is turning our ears to God’s instruction. He has given us a book—His Word.

The Deception Factor

We must beware of Satan’s snares. Proverbs 5:3-4 says, “For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” In the moment, immorality seems so good, but it’s mere frivolity, flattery, and vitality.

Adrian Rogers says, “Sin fascinates and then it assassinates; it thrills and then it kills.”

The Protection Factor

Proverbs 5:8 says, “Remove your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house…”

We aren’t told to fight off sexual immorality… we’re told to flee and stay away from it. We must be careful with what we put in our minds and what comes out of our mouths.

The Destruction Factor

There are deadly consequences of immorality: dissipating our reputations, bodily disease, and disappointment in what we actually get from it. We could also face public disgrace, and sin having dominion over us. If we don’t break the chains of sin and repent, it can lead to moral, spiritual, and eternal death.

The Intention Factor

God wants us to enjoy lasting and loving marriages, but the only way to have that is if we do it His way. It is crucial that we pursue purity and win the battle for our homes.

Apply it to your life

Are you living a life of immorality? Understand that God loves you and wants what’s best for you. He has the power to deliver you from your sin if you will repent from it and flee from immorality.