Wisdom

Daily Proverb - Proverbs, Chapter 7

"With persuasive words she led him astray;"

I always enjoy the introduction to each chapter of Proverbs! Always packed with encouragement to continue seeking wisdom and remembering God's commands. Verse 4 and 5 move into the sin of adultery, yet again.

⁴Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman; ⁵they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words.

If you have never read through all 31 chapters of Proverbs, you might start to think that almost every chapter warns of adultery. Well you will find that this is not so. But to see three chapters, one after the other, warn us of adultery, you get the idea that God understands how real and destructive this sin is! If you take a few minutes and think about all the problems that come from this sin, it isn't hard to see that this is seriously painful.

Look at verse 21 and go back to verse 7 and read through to the end. The reason I recommend this is because as you consider the tool the adulterous woman used, you will see it in action as you go back and start reading at verse 8. This adulterous woman dresses to appeal to the mans eye. She is brazen and kisses this young, simple man who lacks judgment (see verses 7 and 13). She moves to using that persuasive tongue also, telling him about her home and bed (see verses 14-18). Then she is even bold enough to tell the simple, young man, she is married but her husband left her alone. The young and simple man follows her "like an ox going to slaughter", not knowing, it will cost him his life!

Now at the conclusion of this chapter, comes the warning .....

²⁴Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say. ²⁵Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. ²⁶Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. ²⁷Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.

I hope it served as a warning to you too! When you face this temptation, RUN!!!