Proverbs 7:6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
The verses 6 through 23 are going to tell a story from the view of someone looking at the story taking place. We start by seeing a young man who is her called simple and it is became he is unlearned at this point of the understanding gained from the wisdom of God. The young man starts off by putting himself in the wrong place at the time. He walks down by the harlots house in the evening after dark hoping not to be seen. Most people believe you can hide sin in dark and no one can see what you are doing but nothing is hid from God. Now because he was walking by the harlots home guess what she steps out to meet him and of course she is very convincing with her enticement. Is this not just like any sin if we give it a chance to enter our life Satan will use means possible to make sure we carry through with what we should not be doing. We will see just how far Satan will go with this saga in the next few verses.
Proverbs 7:4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
We see hear again that wisdom is trait that is essential for us to have and nurture to grow and with this wisdom we get understanding. We need this wisdom and understanding to help us to have the discernment to make the right choices when tempted by the things that can lead us astray. This scripture here is again making reference to the harlot and we can ask why does scripture say so much about this subject. Well just look at society today and what is used in advertising to promote almost everything. They use both men an women to entice people to buy almost anything but this begins people looking for other things to satisfy their desires. This is why we need all the wisdom and understanding we can get and the best way to do that is to read and study God’s word, pray, and fellowship with other believers in a good church. Please attend church somewhere today and let God fill you with what you need.
Proverbs 7:1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
We see here the father’s love for us in teaching us the ways of righteousness. Learning of commandments that keep us out of trouble will also save our life. We are to guard and protect our father’s teachings because they give us spiritual and moral sight. This is a call to give the truth of divine wisdom a permanent place in the mind and in conduct. The tables of our heart are the very place for all of God’s laws to be. The world might do away with our Bibles, but they could not do away with the things we have hidden in our heart.
Proverbs 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
As we can see as this scripture starts it shows us that the sin of adultery is not something that can be paid back because it destroys the soul. This is also one that does not affect just one person but two. In the law of the Old Testament both caught in adultery were to be stoned to death, so we can see this was a sin that carries a very different punishment than stealing. Jealousy is a very strong emotion, especially when it has to do with infidelity or rape. Song of Solomon says in 8:6 “Set me as a seal upon your heart, As a seal upon your arm; For love is as strong as death, Jealousy as cruel as the grave; Its frames are flames of fire, A most vehement flame. A thief may satisfy his victim with an appropriate payment, but an offended spouse cannot be bought off. There no payment of any kind that repay for what this sin takes away.
Did ya’ll see the super moon this week? Sunday night when Dad and Mom came home from church we walked around outside and looked at it. It was beautiful! It was so big and bright, and the fluffy clouds around it made it that much prettier.
Dad says that God made the moon and stars for light at night, just like He made the sun for light during the day. That was a long time ago but they’re still up there shining! (I know that the moon really doesn’t have it’s own light- it shines from the sun shining on it. Dad says that’s a sermon right there, but maybe that’s a story for another night.)
Anyway, I sure am glad that God gave us the moon for night time; I love walking up to the peanut shed with Mom, Scout, Chip, Baby Girl and all the Little’Uns, but it wouldn’t be nearly so nice if the moon didn’t help us see our way.
Proverbs 6:30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
These verses seem to say that stealing is not a sin but that is not what it means. If someone steals because they are hungry we should have sympathy for them if they will repay what they have stolen 7 times over. We know to God sin is sin no matter what but some sins carry worse punishment than others. As in this case the thief can get forgiveness by repaying his debt but we will see in the next few verses some sins are harder to overcome.
Proverbs 6:27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
These first two verse set up scenarios to help us see that there are things we cannot do without suffering consequences. Verse 29 goes on to make reference to the act of adultery and the later part of the verse refers to just the act of touching another person spouse with intent to commit adultery. These scriptures may reference one particular sin but the reference in the first two could be applied to any sin, it impossible to a sin and not have to face the consequences that come along with the sin.
Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
Verse 23 begins and tells us that the law is a light and we well know God is light. It is a lamp unto our feet to help us follow the commandments and instructions in our life. This we need to keep us from all sin. The focus here is on the prostitute who lures you away by her sweet talking and dolled up appearance and seductive eyes. The seductiveness of this woman is so great but seems to be nothing to the man that is enticed by it. This leads to total ruin of the man including the loss of his wealth, freedom, family, purity, dignity and even his soul. Jesus even said in Matthew 5:28 “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” I know all of this focuses on the woman luring a man but the same goes for a man luring a woman.
Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
We see now the reverse of what was in the previous verses. We are to listen to the teachings of the father and obey them and also listen to the instructions of the mother and obey them. When we bind them in our hearts it takes God implanting them there and we need to always keep them before us. By doing these things we will know that we are led in the right direction and it will cause us to have a good nights sleep and when we awake and first talk to God He will guide us through the day. God says in His word that we will dream dreams and see visions. If you remember we learned this in Proverbs 3:1-3. Proverbs 3:1 “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:” Proverbs 3:2 “For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” Proverbs 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:” “So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.” And it tells the blessings that goes with it.
Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
These next 4 verse are easy to understand, it is simply saying there are seven sins that God calls an abomination. The first one a proud look or some one who thinks they are better than some one else. God made us all the same to share His love with one another. The second God hates lying because He is nothing but truth and the tongue is the most unruly part of the body. Once something is said it can never be taken back so it is important to always speak the truth.The third the shedding of innocent blood , this one I could write a book on. The most innocent blood that is shed is those of babies that never see the light of day. The fourth the imaginations of the heart, this refers to wicked things when we know God desires our hearts to be pure and undefiled. The fifth the feet that are running from the trouble they get into because they not following the will of God. The sixth is speaking of some one who speaks lies about some else. We have just been through a political battle where we saw this done at it’s best.The seventh some one who does all they can to keep confusion going between the brethren of God. The one place we all should be unified is in the body of Christ. I ask today that you find a church to go to learn more about how living a life with God in the center of your life acn help you live a fulfilled life.
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." I John 5:7
