Proverbs 5
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Don’t let yourself be trapped – Proverbs 5
“The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.” – Proverbs 5:22 The whole fifth chapter of Proverbs is a warning against entanglement in sexual sin. We all know of men who have had their entire life’s work in ministry invalidated by being caught in that particular trap. I would assume it’s no picnic for the women involved either. Even if you don’t have your face on the cover of magazines, or your byline in a famous publication, or a worldwide gospel ministry, the tragedy of this particular brand of sin takes a terrible toll. Marriages, relationships and family ties are shattered. In many…
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Pay Attention! – Proverbs 5
“Pay attention to my wisdom.” “Turn your ear to my words of insight.” —Proverbs 5:1-2 It is so easy for us to be distracted. We seem to be carried away by every shiny new object that enters our field of vision. The writer here reminds us to pay attention to what is important: wisdom and insight. In this case, he is warning specifically against adultery, but that particular sin is not the only one we need to be on our guard against. We each have our areas where we are vulnerable. Feeding our minds with the wisdom of Proverbs is great protection against whatever might try to entice us. Reading…
