Day 7 – Read Proverbs 7
Wisdom’s Warnings for Purity
We live in a visually overloaded world.
When Solomon was writing these proverbs, there weren’t screens everywhere, but the temptation was still real.
Proverbs 7 tells us to cling to wisdom, remain pure, and steer clear of immorality. This call is just as relevant today as it was in his time. God’s wisdom applies across cultural barriers, throughout time, and makes sense in every context imaginable.
Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. – Proverbs 7:2 NLT
In this chapter, we see wisdom personified again, and we’re told to pursue a healthy, active relationship with her. We’re encouraged to wrap ourselves up in what she has to say and love her like a member of our own family.
Wisdom reminds us sexual fulfillment can only happen within the covenant of marriage. So starting in verse 5, we are cautioned against pursuing any type of impure relationship. He warns us about the lies and smooth talk wicked people use to lure us into sin.
Keeping Our Lives Pure
My wife and I have very transparent, Jesus-centered conversations about these issues so we can support each other. We choose to be cautious with the media we consume. People in Solomon’s day had to walk to a specific area of town, but we have this temptation resting in our phones, televisions, and laptops. Seduction has crept from the streets and into the privacy of our homes. The danger has grown.
So how can we take Solomon’s warning to heart and keep our lives pure? As we follow Jesus, in humble obedience, we walk in His footsteps. That means we never venture into places designed to tear us apart from Him. Read verses 6-9 again. Solomon talks about seeing the danger. It’s so obvious, but those who lack wisdom are walking right into sin without even thinking.
Daily Doses of Wisdom’s Treasures
In verses 24-25, there’s a call to pay attention to where we allow ourselves to go. This means we need to be situationally aware, and mindful of our own weaknesses. God’s wisdom will always protect us.
Dig Deeper
1. Read Matthew 5:28, 1 John 2:16, and 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. What is God telling you about purity?
2. Take steps today to guard your heart and home by guarding everyone’s eyes. Identify the programs, videos, or social media platforms that lead you away from purity. Find an accountability partner and check out, xxxchurch.com, covenanteyes.com, or accountable2you.com.
