Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch

Author:Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch [Hahn, Scott]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Spiritual & Religion
ISBN: 9781586177751
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2013-03-31T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

For understanding

1. 6:1-35. What are young men urged to avoid in this chapter?

2. 6:6. Why should the young man pay attention to a tiny insect like the ant? According to St. Basil, how does wise Solomon praise labor? What will he who gave us the ability to work require?

3. 6:16-19. What kind of proverb is here, and what does it do? What does this proverb catalogue? With what are most of these sins associated?

4. 6:30. How are thievery and adultery associated in the biblical world? What is the difference in terms of making amends?

For application

1. 6:1-5. If you co-sign on a loan, what happens if the primary borrower defaults? What kinds of precautions should you take before agreeing to co-sign?

2. 6:10-11. If a relative or acquaintance repeatedly asks you for money or other support, how do you determine whether the requests arise from laziness instead of a genuine need? What are some charitable ways you can stop supporting a person who should be supporting himself?

3. 6:16-19. What do these seven abominable attitudes have in common? What kind of person do they describe? How many of them do you see in yourself?

4. 6:25. Compare Deut 5:21 with Mt 5:27-28. When does appreciation for the beauty of another's spouse become "adultery in the heart"? If fighting an adulterous desire is not an appropriate way to handle temptation, what is?

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