In chapter 7, Adultery comes up again......sexual sin is such a temptation that Solomon is inspired to warn against it again. Senses are appealed to.....but "her house is a highway to the grave" Yikes!
In chapter 8, wisdom calls again.....the Bible loves to contrast concepts and we continue to have the contrast of folly (foolishness) and wisdom.....the colorful example that Solomon uses is to personify them as women and you can really get the contrast between the two.
Wisdom is more precious than riches (specifically rubies in verse 11). I love how in verse 22 it says "The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works"........wisdom has been around (like Jesus) before creation. It is the safe way that leads to life (eternal) and death. Verse 35 states that "whoever finds me finds life".
Chapter 9 shows the invitations of both ladies (wisdom and folly)...both have set out a banquet for us to taste....wisdom begins with knowing God and to have an actual relationship with him...in other words...you have to GO TO THE BANQUET. Don't let yourself get sidetracked with earthly things.....then verse 13 has the woman Folly seducing people to her false banquet with "stolen water and food eaten in secret" All her guests are in the depths of the grave......I'd advise NOT attending that banquet! So in conclusion: be sure to read your invitation carefully, so that you know what banquet you should attend!!!!
Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.
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