Sin Will Lure You In

DAY 5- Proverbs 7

Though it's only my first week of this 30 day challenge, today marks the end of the first 'work' week. I was very worried that I'd be so tired I wouldn't be able to function, but getting up this early has proved to be a great blessing. I'm loving my time with the Lord each morning. It's honestly the best way to start a day! I've loved waking my children up each morning and seeing their joy grow each day as the find they like having their Dad up ready to spend some time with them before school. They are really enjoying the fruit shakes and breakfast assistance I've been giving them. I'm loving that time together, without the old hectic dash to get out the door (half prepared and half fed). Now our time is more relaxed and we are enjoying time as a family before our schedules pull us different directions. I know it's still very early in the challenge, but God has already opened my eyes to some tiny, but powerful, blessings he has in store for us.

Now, here's what I learned this morning: If sin was unattractive, foul smelling and creepy, it would be much easier to resist. But most of the time sin lures us in with its sweet, smooth charms, its beauty (or illusion of it), and the pleasures it promises.

Proverbs 7 begins by warning us to keep wisdom and understanding close to our hearts. If we store God's commands and teachings within us, and value them as much as eyesight, and study them frequently, we will enjoy a good life. If, like the young man in the Proverb who lacked judgement, we walk towards temptation, then she will surely lure us into her clutches. We will go willingly without even realizing it will cost us our life.