Proverbs 7
Another chapter filled with warnings against adultery and sexual promiscuity. Solomon wanted to make sure that his sons knew how damaging sexual immorality is. Yet, there are some other gems of wisdom buried here as well. In verses 2 and 3 he writes, "Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart." As a child, I remember writing things on my hand so that I wouldn't forget. Solomon tells us to "bind" the commandments on our hand. I think the hand is an appropriate place to put those reminders since we look at them often throughout the day. The wedding band on my finger is a reminder that I belong to someone and she belongs to me; we are committed to one another and have no need to look elsewhere. When I gave my future wife an engagement ring, I believe that the beauty of the ring (however small) caught her eye throughout the day. She wouldn't have dreamed of putting her hand in mud or paint with that precious ring on. So it is with God's Word, if we truly value it and treasure it, every time our hand is tempted to sin, we should shrink back in disgust. Unfortunately, over time, if the ring is not cared for, it loses its luster and beauty and we overlook potential hazards.
Lord, refresh our memory of the beauty of Your Word. May You remind us of Your truth every time we are tempted to sin or walk in the flesh. May we wear Your Word not only in tokens on our fingers and wrists, but on our character and our hearts.
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2 comments:
The Lord has put so much in about his word about avoiding sexual sin. Strong words like v22 "All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter" Wow! This is something that we want to have nothing to do with. And yet how many people have we heard about who have fallen in this trap and ruined their families and left damage and heartbreak behind? The enemy will try trick us with his lies that the grass is greener. Help us to be wise and to be content with the blessing you have given us. Lord, as your children, Help us to keep our minds, hearts, and actions pure and stay far from sexual sin. Help us to be pure and blameless and show those who don't know you that there IS something different about us because we are filled with your power and able to withstand temptation. I too, like Tye, am reminded that, by looking at my ring, God gave me a fine husband and I have eyes only for him.
Heavy stuff! I don't know how much clearer God can make it for us, yet almost on a daily basis we hear of married people falling into satans trap.
7:2 - Keep my commandments and LIVE!
7:22 - As an ox goes to the SLAUGHTER!
7:23 - Does not know it will cost him his LIFE!
Lord my prayer is that you would protect me and my family from satans snares and help me to focus on your words and your promises. Lord help me to overcome temptation and to be honorable and faithful to my wife...Mike
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