21. My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them
out of your sight;
22. they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
23. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not
stumble;
24. when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down,
your sleep will be sweet.
25. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes
the wicked,
26. for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot
from being snared.
This passage says life is better when you act wisely. True for your
sex life also?
Yes, according to the writers of Proverbs. Here's what they had in
mind when they used the word "life" (verse 22):
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong. From
Hebrew word "chay" (Strong's Greek/Hebrew Dictionary).
Sound like what you want with sex?
Then lay aside porn and other shortcuts to sexual vigor.
Instead, check out the Bible's advice (Proverbs chapter 5, for
example). Try these other suggestions as well:
1. Find some wise friends who are interested in exploring what the
Bible says about sex.
2. Commit to a long-term (maybe six months) Bible study, listing
everything Scripture says or suggests about sex.
3. Compare what you discover with your present sexual ideas and
practices. By applying Scriptural ideas and terms to your situation, you'll find you have
new power over your sexual choices.
4. Ask your wise study partners to help you implement appropriate
changes.