Bible Chapter: Song of Solomon 1 & 2

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    This is a very unique book of the Bible.  It is a series of love songs between a couple in love and committed to marriage.  This book shows God’s blessings on His very special creation - marriage.  We see God’s design of marriage to be a man and a woman.  We see the beauty of their love and commitment to each other.  The woman expresses the theme of her heart in love that his kisses are better than anything. This young couple in love longs for the time of their marriage and all the blessings that come with it.  They understand God’s blessings on the physical intimacy of marriage that will bring them together both emotionally as well as physically.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Unfortunately, our modern world has totally confused the truths and issues of marriage.  We have been told that people should experiment with marriage to see if they get along.  They are to do this before they actually get married.  We are told that marriage can be defined anyway we want.  It is called marriage equality.  So, this sacred gift God has created and given to the human race is being twisted and distorted so that it no longer has its true meaning to the world.  As a result, society has lost its order so that confusion and anarchy are growing.  I must never get caught up in this deception.  I must continue to be committed to my marriage and receive the blessings that come from it.  I must continue to help people understand God’s purpose in marriage.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people sort out the confusion of the lies being told about marriage.  Churches are changing the Bible to become relevant to the world and find acceptance in the mainstream of society.  The problem is that when people compromise eternal truth, they don’t gain anything of value.  They slide down the slippery slope of compromise that leads to sin. I want to help people avoid that.