Seduction

The topic of today’s proverb is seduction. It is a warning call not to be swayed and lured by temptation. Look down that path before you step one foot in that direction. Oh, the grief that would be spared if we thought through where that path of temporary pleasure would end up. Stop and ask yourself what kind of damage it would do to your marriage, to your kids, to your Christian witness, to others who have looked to you as an example.

Listen to me, my children;Pay attention to the words of my mouth:Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,Do not stray into her paths;For she has cast down many wounded,And all who were slain by her were strong men.Her house is the way to hell,Descending to the chambers of death.

Proverbs 7:24-27 (NKJV)

So now let’s look honestly at two emotional paths that can lead us as women to a crash landing of sexual sin.

1. At your office, emotional affairs start with sharing personal information and negative feelings about your husband with a man in the office. Then you meet for coffee, then for dinner—and then danger!
2. You bump into an old boyfriend and exchange e-mails. Stirring up old emotions can open a can of worms and lead to a secret life and fantasies. It starts as an escape and becomes a trap.

Let the red flag of wisdom stop you before you even get started.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

Men are visual. Whether it’s our intent or not, they notice when a woman’s clothes give hints of sensuality. It’s not fair to them to be careless. Just between you and me, there are a lot of women who need to lean over in front of the mirror before they go out wearing certain tops. A skimpy blouse, a short skirt, tight pants—they send the wrong message.

You don’t have to look frumpy to be discreet. Let’s have some honest discussions with the young girls in our life. And let’s do a little wardrobe reality check ourselves.

One Year Bible Reading

Exodus 23:14–25:40; Matthew 24:29-51; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 7:24-27