Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 6:16?

2. How can we avoid the "six things the LORD hates" in Proverbs 6:16?

3. What practical steps help us recognize behaviors God detests in Proverbs 6:16?

4. How does Proverbs 6:16 connect with the Ten Commandments' moral teachings?

5. In what ways can Proverbs 6:16 guide our daily decision-making?

6. How can Proverbs 6:16 influence our interactions with others in the community?

7. What are the "six things" the Lord hates in Proverbs 6:16, and why are they significant?

8. How does Proverbs 6:16 challenge our understanding of God's nature and character?

9. Why does Proverbs 6:16 emphasize the number seven as an abomination?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 6?

11. What is the Bible's view on evil people?

12. What are the seven things God hates?

13. What does "haughty eyes" mean?

14. What does the Bible say about bullying?
Discussion Questions
1. What are the six things that the LORD hates, and why do you think they are detestable to Him?

2. How can understanding what God hates help us in our personal spiritual growth and relationship with Him?

3. In what ways can we apply the principles from Proverbs 6:16-19 to our interactions within our community and church?

4. How does the New Testament teaching in James 4:6 about pride relate to the list of detestable things in Proverbs 6:17-19?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to confront one of these detestable traits in your own life. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?1. How do verses 1-5 reflect on today's financial obligations such as student loans, credit card debt, or co-signing a loan?

2. In what ways does the metaphor of the ant and the sluggard apply to our current society?

3. How can the teachings about diligence and laziness in verses 6-11 be applied in your personal life?

4. Verses 12-15 warn against being a dishonest person. How can we identify such traits in ourselves and change them?

5. Why do you think God detests the seven things mentioned in verses 16-19?

6. How can we actively avoid these seven detestable things in our daily life?

7. In verses 20-35, why does the author place such emphasis on the perils of adultery?

8. How can the warnings against adultery be extended to other forms of betrayal or breaking trust in modern relationships?

9. How can the lessons of this chapter influence your decisions about lending money or acting as a guarantor?

10. How can you utilize the wisdom in this chapter to improve your work ethic or habits?

11. How can you implement lessons from Proverbs 6 to foster honesty and integrity within your community?

12. How can these teachings help us resist the temptation of short-term gains for long-term losses?

13. What practices could help you integrate the teachings about hard work and diligence from this chapter into your life?

14. How does the modern understanding of dishonesty relate to the seven things that God detests as per this chapter?

15. How does Proverbs 6 challenge the way you think about your obligations and commitments to others?

16. How can we ensure our actions and intentions do not align with the seven things God hates?

17. What steps can one take to avoid the pitfalls of laziness, dishonesty, and infidelity as warned in this chapter?

18. How does the stern warning against adultery in this chapter impact your understanding of trust and loyalty in relationships?

19. How can the wisdom from Proverbs 6 be applied to ethical decision making in business or professional life?

20. How does the message of Proverbs 6 shape your perspective on personal and societal responsibility?

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