Proverbs 5 contains wisdom for marriage. It counsels us to remain faithful to our spouses and not to go astray with those who might flatter us but will lead us down the wrong path. It is written to men but is applicable to men and women.

 Proverbs 6 begins with counsel to not be indebted to another person and to be industrious and productive.

It continues with seven things the Lord hates: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that hurry to run to evil, a lying witness who testifies falsely, and one who sows discord in a family. It continues then with the counsel from chapter 5, but this time regarding not committing adultery with your neighbor’s wife.

Colossians 1 opens with Paul commending this church for its faith. Paul continues on with a description of the risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Through Jesus God reconciled all things to himself. We were once estranged from God but now we are in relationship with the Triune God. We can be secure in the hope of this promise.

Paul rejoices in his suffering for the gospel He is willing to be God’s servant even if it means struggle because Christ inspires him to do it.