December 2 lesson
The Simple Need Wisdom
Text: Proverbs 7
Introduction: Solomon has a father/son talk about the dangers of being “simple.” He also wants his son to have a heart for the things of God. This is a great chapter that is almost like a sermon from Solomon.
The Relationship to Wisdom and the Truth (v 1-5)
Remember wisdom in our actions (v 3.) “Bind them upon thy fingers” suggests that Solomon wanted his son to remember his commandments in his actions. We ought to act the way the Lord wants us to. We ought to live what the Bible teaches to the best of our ability.
Remember wisdom in our hearts (v 3.) “Write them upon the table of thine heart” is very plain and simple. We should hold the truth dear to our hearts. If the truth is not in our hearts, pretty soon it will not be in our actions. Our heart needs to be right with God.
Guard wisdom like a little sister (v 4.) We ought to love and protect the truth (and wisdom) like an older brother guards and protects his little sister.
The Illustration of the Simple Youth (v 6-27)
For the rest of the chapter, Solomon tells his son a story of a simple youth that was deceived by a woman on the street.
This simple youth just did not have any understanding (v 7.) He was ignorant of the result of his actions. Many times, we are guilty of being simple. We do not realize the consequences of our actions.
The simple youth was not where he was supposed to be (v 8.) He was near the corner where it was known that this woman resided. Do not find yourself at the wrong place…..especially at the wrong time.
He was out late at night (v 9.) For some reason, evil loves darkness. In the world, nothing really goes on good after 10 – 11 o’clock.
This woman was defined by the way she dressed (v 10.) Notice the Bible says that she had the “attire” of a harlot. The Bible did not CALL her a harlot. She just dressed like one.
She immediately showed this simple youth physical affection (v 13.)
She made the simple youth feel important and wanted (v 15.) A man needs to feel wanted. This woman knew that, and immediately gave him what he needed.
She painted a pretty picture (v 16-18.) She told the youth of all she had prepared for him. She made him feel special.
She assured him that he would not get caught (v 19-20.) Every time the devil tempts a Christian, he makes that person feel like no one else will know. How foolish it was for this youth to believe that. We know that Solomon saw all of this happen from the window of his house.
The simple youth decides to give in (v 21-22.) He gives in to the temptation.
All of a sudden, something happens, and the simple one realizes his mistake, but it was too late (v 23.) “…and knoweth not that it is for his life.” What a statement. This youth thought he was going for a short night of fun, but he had no idea that it was for his life. We do not know how our decisions will affect the rest of our lives.
Solomon wants his son to learn from his story (v 24-27.) “It is a wise man that will learn from his own mistakes, but an even wiser man will learn from the mistakes of others.” That statement has changed the way I view life. Solomon did not want his son to go “sow his wild oats.” He wanted him to learn from this story….not from HIS living a life of sin. Where have we gotten this idea that “young people need to experience sin for themselves?” It is not in the Bible.
Conclusion: This story could be about any sin. It is not just the sexual sins that the devil uses. This could be anything. Do not be like this simple youth. Let’s be aware of the devil and the attack he throws at Christians.
Text: Proverbs 7
Introduction: Solomon has a father/son talk about the dangers of being “simple.” He also wants his son to have a heart for the things of God. This is a great chapter that is almost like a sermon from Solomon.
The Relationship to Wisdom and the Truth (v 1-5)
Remember wisdom in our actions (v 3.) “Bind them upon thy fingers” suggests that Solomon wanted his son to remember his commandments in his actions. We ought to act the way the Lord wants us to. We ought to live what the Bible teaches to the best of our ability.
Remember wisdom in our hearts (v 3.) “Write them upon the table of thine heart” is very plain and simple. We should hold the truth dear to our hearts. If the truth is not in our hearts, pretty soon it will not be in our actions. Our heart needs to be right with God.
Guard wisdom like a little sister (v 4.) We ought to love and protect the truth (and wisdom) like an older brother guards and protects his little sister.
The Illustration of the Simple Youth (v 6-27)
For the rest of the chapter, Solomon tells his son a story of a simple youth that was deceived by a woman on the street.
This simple youth just did not have any understanding (v 7.) He was ignorant of the result of his actions. Many times, we are guilty of being simple. We do not realize the consequences of our actions.
The simple youth was not where he was supposed to be (v 8.) He was near the corner where it was known that this woman resided. Do not find yourself at the wrong place…..especially at the wrong time.
He was out late at night (v 9.) For some reason, evil loves darkness. In the world, nothing really goes on good after 10 – 11 o’clock.
This woman was defined by the way she dressed (v 10.) Notice the Bible says that she had the “attire” of a harlot. The Bible did not CALL her a harlot. She just dressed like one.
She immediately showed this simple youth physical affection (v 13.)
She made the simple youth feel important and wanted (v 15.) A man needs to feel wanted. This woman knew that, and immediately gave him what he needed.
She painted a pretty picture (v 16-18.) She told the youth of all she had prepared for him. She made him feel special.
She assured him that he would not get caught (v 19-20.) Every time the devil tempts a Christian, he makes that person feel like no one else will know. How foolish it was for this youth to believe that. We know that Solomon saw all of this happen from the window of his house.
The simple youth decides to give in (v 21-22.) He gives in to the temptation.
All of a sudden, something happens, and the simple one realizes his mistake, but it was too late (v 23.) “…and knoweth not that it is for his life.” What a statement. This youth thought he was going for a short night of fun, but he had no idea that it was for his life. We do not know how our decisions will affect the rest of our lives.
Solomon wants his son to learn from his story (v 24-27.) “It is a wise man that will learn from his own mistakes, but an even wiser man will learn from the mistakes of others.” That statement has changed the way I view life. Solomon did not want his son to go “sow his wild oats.” He wanted him to learn from this story….not from HIS living a life of sin. Where have we gotten this idea that “young people need to experience sin for themselves?” It is not in the Bible.
Conclusion: This story could be about any sin. It is not just the sexual sins that the devil uses. This could be anything. Do not be like this simple youth. Let’s be aware of the devil and the attack he throws at Christians.
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