"Discretion will preserve you...to deliver you from the immoral woman, from the seductress who flatters with her words, who forsakes the companion of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God."
Proverbs 2:11, 16-17
What does the seductess say? "Go ahead and have a little fun -- no one will know." "You deserve more than this." "Just once won't hurt." "Be happy -- enjoy life." "Divorce will make me happy." Ad infinitum, ad naseum. Eve heard the voice of the seductress and was deceived into believing it (I Tim. 2:14). Did it bring her happiness? I, too, have heard the voice of the tempter enticing me to partake of forbidden fruit. But discretion involves a plan (see Ramblings for Prov. 2:11-13). The plan is to purpose in my heart to say "No" and flee youthful lusts just as Joseph did, and to remember the covenant I made with my God.
Today's Thought: When enticed by the seductress to forsake God's way, the plan is to "Just Say No!".
Have a purposeful day. Love you.
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