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)
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