Solomon just shared his warning against the adulterous with his sons. He spoke of her calling out to men. Here is a better voice calling out to men; that of Wisdom. Solomon focuses on wisdom today. It is never far from his mind but in the previous chapters Solomon didn’t specifically focus on it. Wisdom […]
Solomon paints the most vivid portrait of the adulteress who would ensnare many. This description of her fits MANY sins. Run the other way! Solomon seems VERY determined that his sons be alert to this form of sin. This is the third time he has addressed the issue. I’m curious as to why. Each time […]
Adultery is a sin Solomon takes very seriously. This is his second warning to his sons. God does too, or He wouldn’t have put it so strongly on Solomon’s heart. Solomon starts out by imploring his son to keep the commandments of his parents; both mother and father. He is also addressing one singular son […]
Solomon tells us of seven things God hates. He also warns about making promises and being lazy. ALL practical warnings for us to heed. The first five verses deal with vouching for someone else or possibly being a co-signer. You can never really make a promise for someone else and know that it will be […]
Solomon warns all his sons against the sin of adultery. “Rejoice in the wife of your youth” (verse 18b). But this applies to more than physical adultery. I find it curious how the sin of adultery is characterized as the woman enticing the man. I’m MORE than certain it happens both ways. But biblical laws […]
