We meet the opposite side of Wisdom in the ‘woman’ Folly. She calls out as Wisdom does but her ways lead to death. Post a WARNING flag! This chapter compares and contrasts two ‘women’. We looked at Wisdom the last time we were together. Today we look at her polar opposite, Folly. We will find […]
Wisdom has prepared her home to receive visitors and teach them her ways. Her ways bring life. Everyone is invited to come and learn from her. This chapter does what I kind of did the last time we were together. It compares and contrasts ‘two women’, Wisdom and Folly. I used the adulterous woman instead […]
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 […]
