Tuesday, June 18, 2013
TEXT: PROVERBS 7:1-27
Key Verse : “Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words” (Proverbs 7:4,5).
One of the easiest sins to commit these days is immorality. It beckons on all, young and old, male and female, married and single, from all corners. And except you are on your guards always, you may succumb to its destructive pull and allurement.
The inspired writer of this Proverbs was addressing his son, probably a young man and by extension men and women in all ages. He said that the easiest way to stay out of trouble is to stand on the word of God. Therefore, the word of the Lord is to be worn like a ring on your fingers and written in your heart so you do not forget. The word of God should be close to you as your sister, and guide you as a close relation. That is the only way you can keep from yielding to temptations.
Seducers and seductresses abound in the society. They are exemplified by the strange, immoral woman in our text. She made no attempt to conceal her lifestyle: she can be observed as she traps those void of understanding. She is deceptive but loud in her appearance; she stubbornly persists until she gets her way. But the wise should not be fooled; instead, he should decline her invitation because she had pulled down many strong men. Some even met their death, and sank into hell as a result of their encounter with her.
You must have one purpose in life: to please God and get to heaven. Without this, you will become simple-minded, aimless and without direction. In such an unstable condition, you are vulnerable to the numerous temptations to go into immorality. But you can avoid this by obeying the word of God and fleeing from every form of sexual sin. And if you have fallen into immorality already, you can plead with the Lord today, to forgive and receive you.
Thought for the Day : Heed the time-tested dictum: “Today’s thrills may lead to tomorrow’s ruin”.
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One of the easiest sins to commit these days is immorality. It beckons on all, young and old, male and female, married and single, from all corners. And except you are on your guards always, you may succumb to its destructive pull and allurement.
The inspired writer of this Proverbs was addressing his son, probably a young man and by extension men and women in all ages. He said that the easiest way to stay out of trouble is to stand on the word of God. Therefore, the word of the Lord is to be worn like a ring on your fingers and written in your heart so you do not forget. The word of God should be close to you as your sister, and guide you as a close relation. That is the only way you can keep from yielding to temptations.
Seducers and seductresses abound in the society. They are exemplified by the strange, immoral woman in our text. She made no attempt to conceal her lifestyle: she can be observed as she traps those void of understanding. She is deceptive but loud in her appearance; she stubbornly persists until she gets her way. But the wise should not be fooled; instead, he should decline her invitation because she had pulled down many strong men. Some even met their death, and sank into hell as a result of their encounter with her.
You must have one purpose in life: to please God and get to heaven. Without this, you will become simple-minded, aimless and without direction. In such an unstable condition, you are vulnerable to the numerous temptations to go into immorality. But you can avoid this by obeying the word of God and fleeing from every form of sexual sin. And if you have fallen into immorality already, you can plead with the Lord today, to forgive and receive you.
Thought for the Day : Heed the time-tested dictum: “Today’s thrills may lead to tomorrow’s ruin”.
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