Pro 5:7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
When I read this verse I was reminded of when I was little and my Mom or Dad
would say listen to what I’m telling you and do it. It was usually said when I was
about to do something on my own and out of their sight. As a teenager I hated to
hear those words, I thought they were meant as more rules or them trying to ruin
my fun. Now I realize they were words of concern and protection. This verse is the
same thing, words of concern and protection. He tells us to listen to His words
and do exactly what He says. In context He gives the reason why He’s telling
us these things. Pro 5:3-5 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an
honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as
wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps
take hold on hell. God doesn’t just say things to be saying them they will always
be to our benefit and His glory.