Good Morning Friends,
“My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen
well to my words of insight, that you may maintain discretion and your lips may
preserve knowledge. For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is
smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a
double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the
grave. She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she
knows it not.” (Proverbs 5:1-6)
Most people don’t choose the way of
destruction because they rationally weigh the options and consider the outcomes
and decide the path to hell is worth what is at its end. Instead, they are deceived
by the smooth talk of wickedness. It sounds good when you start down that path.
Wickedness offers pleasure, freedom, no restraints. But it is all a
sweet-sounding lie!
Later, Solomon will write, “The way of the
fool seems right to him.” (Proverbs 12:15) And, “There is a way that seems
right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs
16:25)
He’s repeating the thought he frames here. It
looks good when a person starts down the path of wickedness, and most are
shocked at what is at its end!
Consider that in your own life and recognize
how easy it is for your own heart to be deceived. Follow the advice of the One
who loves you and always knows what is right.
Consider that as you relate to others. They
haven’t chosen the wrong path because they have made a rational choice, they
are deceived. Look for opportunities to point them toward the wisdom of the
Lord – you’ll be doing them an eternal favor!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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