"With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him" (Proverbs 7:21 NASB). We must be aware of how our hearts can be persuaded and drawn away from God's ways (cf. Jeremiah 17:9). In this case, the young man's heart has been led astray by her many persuasions. She has appealed to his luts by dressing immodestly, drawing him close, and kissing him (7:10-15). She has broken down his objections and removed his inhibitions by explaining her husband is not home and is going to be gone a long time (7:16-20). Now, she is adding smooth talk and flattery fulfilling a need many men have to be admired and feel important. She appeals to him and makes him feel good. Wisdom would help this young man realize the consequences of giving himself over to these passions (cf. 7:22-23), but since he is lacking sense he is just going to follow his lusts. Let's not make the same mistake. We need to watch over our hearts and what we let influence it (cf. Proverbs 4:23), and make sure we are being guided by God's Word rather than our lusts.
Jeremy Sprouse
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