Proverbs 6
Sexual immorality is so deceitful. The lure, the bait, looks like it will meet our needs, desires and wants. Whether it is inner lonelines, sexual fulfillment, or whatever empty spot we have in our heart, the enemy lies to us to say, "This will satisfy." Yet, it is a lie! Satan blinds us to the truth that in the end we will be "reduced to a loaf of bread." We think that we can play with fire and not get burned. What is most amazing is that these words were written by Solomon. Later in life he neglected his own counsel and was deceived into thinking that he could handle multiple wives, that he was smart enough to "play with fire" and not get burned (1 Kings 11). The Bible records that it eventually led him into the worship of other gods, the gods of his other wives. How could this wisest man on the planet be so foolish? Because Satan blinds us to the consequences, making us think that "we can handle it." We don't count the cost and end up losing everything (reduced to a loaf of bread).
Lord, please place godly men and women in our lives who will shake us back to reality when we even toy with temptation. Help us to build hedges around our relationships to keep them pure and holy.
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This was a chapter that I particularly enjoyed reading in the NLT. The strong warnings about co-signing on a loan and entering into agreements were startling in this translation. But the thing that really stands out to me, were verses 16-19 because they give us a glimpse into the heart of God.
Pro 6:16
There are six things the Lord hates-no, seven things he detests:
Pro 6:17
haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,
Pro 6:18
a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong,
Pro 6:19
a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord among brothers.
We often think of God as the loving God, or even a just God, which He is. But, hate is such a strong word. I want to avoid those things that He hates. Clearly, the Lord would desire that we would avoid them because He would not want us to participate in activities that He hates. So, this is a good litmus test when someone is seeking the will of God. If it falls into one of these 7 things, watch out!
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