Proverbs 7

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    A String on Your Finger – Proverbs 7

    “Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 7:2-3 If you’re a fan of the Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, you might remember the scene where George Bailey’s beleaguered Uncle Billy is shown with several strings tied around his fingers. The idea is that each string is there to remind him of something important. This image has also appeared in many other places in popular culture including children’s cartoons. We don’t see it so much now that we’ve moved into the age of sticky notes and phone reminders.…

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    The Apple of Your Eye – Proverbs 7

    The seventh chapter of Proverbs is a warning to a young man to stay away from sexual sin. The initial verses of the chapter supply the defensive strategy that is needed to win the battle against temptation. “My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you… Guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.” -Proverbs 7:1-2 When we train ourselves to value what is good and right, we gain the strength to win what can be a very difficult battle. The training consists of constant reminders, daily reading, and surrounding ourselves with people who will uphold us and reinforce us in our convictions. How important is…