Proverbs 9:15
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To call passengers who go right on their ways:
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Her invitation may not be verbal. It may be her appearance, clothing, actions, looks, or touches. She may not even be a live person, if she calls to you by her photos instead.
Though you rose purposing to fear God and be faithful to your sister Wisdom (7:1-4), a woman in your city wants to steal you from them both. Even in noble duties to serve God and man, you will meet this woman calling to you (7:12). She will disrupt your plans and life; and unless you are very strong, she intends to destroy you (23:28).
"Passengers" is not difficult, for they are simply men passing, or going, on their way.
She hunts for the precious life (6:26); base sinners and low class men do not attract her; so you may meet her in places where wisdom is found (9:3,14). The more you are like Joseph, a noble ambition, the more she will want you (Gen 39:6-7). But she hunts for the simple, the foolish - for she knows seducing a man of holy character is hard (9:16; 7:7).
She is bold (7:13); she doesn't like domestic duties at home (7:11); so she may be a fellow worker. She will use any means to get your attention; and she wants your carnal attention. She will inflame your lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life. She will invite you to forbidden pleasures (9:17), but not tell you of the death waiting (9:18).
You must learn to pray wisely, as the Lord taught, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" (Matt 6:13). For He can deliver you from even meeting her, or He can give you the strength to resist her. We ought to sing, "My Soul, Be on thy Guard."
Don't let your heart decline to her ways, and avoid her haunts (7:25). She will find you anyway; you shouldn't give her any extra opportunities. Keep your heart on spiritual and noble things (Col 3:2). Keep your heart with all diligence (4:23), for the destructive sin she offers cannot occur if you have not thought upon it. Remember your sister Wisdom and the impossibility of recovering virtue once given away (6:32-33).
The Lord is calling you by Wisdom as well; and if you disregard His call, He will allow calamities to swallow you alive (1:20-33). Remember our Lord and Paul, though greatly distracted, set their hearts only toward the will of God (Luke 9:51; Acts 20:22-24).
Young man, someone wants to meet you today. Do not be surprised, if during your day's normal activities, you are invited by an attractive woman to spend intimate time with her. Are you prepared for her invitation? Gird up the loins of your mind before it is too late.
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