“My son, keep my words, that they may keep you from the immoral woman, from the seductress who flatters with her words.” (v.5)
Here in chapter 7, king Solomon warns his son against “the crafty harlot” who’s flattery can be a trap, and who’s words can led one astray. Solomon in his narrative, admonishes his son to avoid her at all costs saying, “Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death” (vv.26-27).
To resist words of temptation, we need to store up words of wisdom and righteousness. Treasuring God’s words and seeking His wisdom cannot be overstated. And a close relationship with Christ is our best defense for temptation.
The Truth: “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16)
Here in chapter 7, king Solomon warns his son against “the crafty harlot” who’s flattery can be a trap, and who’s words can led one astray. Solomon in his narrative, admonishes his son to avoid her at all costs saying, “Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death” (vv.26-27).
To resist words of temptation, we need to store up words of wisdom and righteousness. Treasuring God’s words and seeking His wisdom cannot be overstated. And a close relationship with Christ is our best defense for temptation.
The Truth: “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16)
