Day 6 | 21-Day Growth Challenge | "Preparation for a Future Without Seduction"
SCRIPTURE:
Proverbs 5:7 (NLT) So now, my sons, listen to me. Never stray from what I am about to say: 8 Stay away from her! Don’t go near the door of her house! 9 If you do, you will lose your honor and will lose to merciless people all you have achieved.10 Strangers will consume your wealth, and someone else will enjoy the fruit of your labor.
INSIGHT:
In Proverbs Chapter Five, Solomon illustrates the necessity of wisdom by personifying a lack of wisdom and discernment as an immoral woman (verses 1-6). He creates this "person" to embody the dangers of failing to listen to wise counsel. Sadly, later in his life, Solomon betrayed his own wisdom and fell prey to the same dangers he so vividly portrayed. During the season of wisdom in his life, verses 15-20 highlight the necessity of recognizing marriage as the only proper relationship for sexual intimacy.
On the subject of "Prosperity God's Way," notice that some of the consequences of being seduced by the "immorality" of not listening to God included; "Losing honor," "Falling prey to merciless people," and allowing "strangers" to "consume your wealth." The things that God wants us to have, even before we possess them, belong to us. Enjoying healthy, holy relationships belongs to you before you begin dating and courting. Listening to God, receiving His Word, and His wisdom prepares you for a future without the "immoral person" trying to drag you to places you don't belong.
The warning is loud and clear later in the text from Proverbs 5:21 "For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. 23 He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his great foolishness."
We want God to see us choosing His path. By His grace we will!
PRAYER:
"Lord, lead me along the path of wisdom. Help me to always listen to Your so that I might avoid the immorality of rejecting wisdom. I will listen to your wisdom and be preserved by You to inherit your blessings and favor. In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
ACTIVATION:
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- How does listening to God's wisdom help you avoid being seduced by immoral factors?
- What actions will you take today related to this lesson?
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