How many times do I have to tell you?

Read Proverbs 7.

Three chapters in a row, Solomon gives wisdom concerning sex outside of marriage.  He even does a bit of name calling.
-"simple" means "silly (that is seducible); foolish."
-"lacking sense" or "void of understanding."

1. He looked. (vv.8-9)
The writer observed a young man strolling in a place where he should not have been, but the indication is that he knew where he was going.  Notice the metaphor of darkness.

2. She lured. (vv. 10-20)
Men are particularly attracted to women who are nice to them and relationally available.  She is unfaithful to her husband.  She lied concerning her marriage vows and she is lying to this man.  Her character is bankrupt.

3. He lunged. (vv.21-23)
"All at once," he jumped at this opportunity to sin.  If he had only stopped to think of the consequences, he may have chosen to act wisely instead.  But voluntarily he gave in to this trap, like an animal caught and ready to be slaughtered.  It will pierce his insides when he realizes his stupidity.  "It will cost him his life."  There is no pleasure here.

4. The lesson.
>Guard your heart (v.25a)
>Be where you are supposed to be (v.25b)
>Remember the full consequences of sin (vv.26-27)