The trap of adultery!
Scripture reading for July 6th: Proverbs 5-9
“My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. for the lips of an adulteress drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil. But in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.” (Proverbs 5:1-5)
Solomon’s warning to his sons about sexual sin stands for men of all ages and times. Satan has used women and sexual desires to cause the ruin and death of many throughout history. Solomon’s own father, David, succumbed to the temptation of adultery and his sin has been read about for over 3000 years! Solomon, himself, had over 1000 women in his harem. These wives were his downfall, because many worshiped idols and they brought idolatry into his life! When we set our desires as superior to the Word of God, we create an idol out of our own appetite!
Many times, men recklessly believe that they will not be seen or caught in their adulterous forays. But God sees everything ! (Proverbs 5:21) God promises us that the cords of our sin will hold us fast and we will die for our lack of discipline! (Proverbs 5:22-23) Often men blame the women for enticing them or they may also blame their own wife for a lack of sex that drives them to another woman. The truth of the matter is God sees it as their own folly!
Death and the grave are both mentioned more than once as a consequence of adultery. (Proverbs 5:5) (Proverbs 7:27) Regret, oppression, depression and misery are also follow the adulteress. (Proverbs 5:9-14; Proverbs 6:33) Possible retaliation by the husband could cost your life and peace! (Proverbs 6:34-35) The verse that talks about taking fire into his lap may be referring to sexually transmitted diseases. Scientists have found that syphilis was common among the kings whose remains were mummified. (Proverbs 6:27)
Wisdom will keep us from the adulterous woman. Discretion will guard us and keep us away from her door. The fear of the Lord will cause us to hate this evil and love truth. Jesus Christ has been made to us our wisdom! (1st Corinthians 1:30)
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