A Proverb a day: Proverbs 7 (Warnings of Adultery) This Proverb appears to tackle an issue that is vibrant within our society today. It seems that this was also a subject of years past. It is only fitting that Solomon would speak of adulterers, sexually driven people, and the experience of seduction. In the first few verses, Solomon calls to attention the subject of an adulteress and the ways by which his sons would be able to differentiate her through her speech and actions. The scenario that is presented is that of a young man wandering, a man that has no purpose, a man that is naïve to the situation at hand. This young man fails to see the futuristic consequences of his actions; he simply lives in the moment and for the moment, leading to his death. The final verses are Solomon pleading with his sons to pay attention, to avoid those paths and guard their hearts. Today, sex appears to be at the center of attention. It is everywhere. Schools are now teaching sex education, advertisers are using sex to sell their items, and pornography is one of the largest businesses and money-making endeavors of the world. Solomon appears to want his sons to be committed. The adulteress is not committed. Adultery is a leading cause of many social issues that we are now are facing. Adultery is a lack of commitment. Seduction is used to deceive an individual into the belief of easy gains and fulfilled pleasures without the cost of commitment and responsibility. The result is a society that is filled with neglect, abandonment, abuse, and death. In my opinion, just about every social issue that exists can be traced back to a form of adultery, spiritual or physical. Proverbs 7 a great proverb for our day.
A Proverb a Day: Proverbs 7
A Proverb a day: Proverbs 7 (Warnings of Adultery)
This Proverb appears to tackle an issue that is vibrant within our society today. It seems that this was also a subject of years past. It is only fitting that Solomon would speak of adulterers, sexually driven people, and the experience of seduction. In the first few verses, Solomon calls to attention the subject of an adulteress and the ways by which his sons would be able to differentiate her through her speech and actions. The scenario that is presented is that of a young man wandering, a man that has no purpose, a man that is naïve to the situation at hand. This young man fails to see the futuristic consequences of his actions; he simply lives in the moment and for the moment, leading to his death. The final verses are Solomon pleading with his sons to pay attention, to avoid those paths and guard their hearts.
Today, sex appears to be at the center of attention. It is everywhere. Schools are now teaching sex education, advertisers are using sex to sell their items, and pornography is one of the largest businesses and money-making endeavors of the world. Solomon appears to want his sons to be committed. The adulteress is not committed. Adultery is a leading cause of many social issues that we are now are facing. Adultery is a lack of commitment. Seduction is used to deceive an individual into the belief of easy gains and fulfilled pleasures without the cost of commitment and responsibility. The result is a society that is filled with neglect, abandonment, abuse, and death. In my opinion, just about every social issue that exists can be traced back to a form of adultery, spiritual or physical. Proverbs 7 a great proverb for our day.