The Journey of Proverbs: Chapter Seven

We begin chapter 7 with the same word from God: treasure the instructions given in Proverbs. Th author states, "Do what I say and you'll live well." That's my desire- to live well. God Almighty's teaching is as precious as your eye sight- guard it with all of your heart. We are instructed to keep wisdom close like a sibling. Hold insight and understanding close like a companion. Wisdom and understanding will keep you from an immoral lifestyle and from those who do not obey God's word.

The author talks about how he stood at his window and looked outside and saw many gullible people walking past. Among them was a young man with no sense. As the young man turned, he walked to the house of a woman dressed as a prostitute. She was dressed to seduce him. She was rebellious. She threw her arms around him and kissed him. She told him she had all of the stuff to make a feast and she told him she was hoping he would share in that feast with her. She also told the young man that she spread fresh, clean linens on her bed and sprayed her bed with perfumes and fragrances. She asked him to come make love all night. She said her husband was not home- he was away on business and wouldn't be home for a month.

Next thing you know, the young man was eating out of her hand. She seduced him. She caused him to yield all that he was to her. He was like an ox headed to the slaughter. He had no idea being seduced by her was going to cost him his life. 

God tells us again- Now therefore, my sons, listen to me and pay attention to the words of my mouth. He asks us to not fool around with women like this-- don't even put yourself near temptation. She is the death of many men. Do not go down that evil, immoral way.