Proverbs 7:6–9 (HCSB)

At the window of my house

I looked through my lattice.

I saw among the inexperienced,

I noticed among the youths,

a young man lacking sense.

Crossing the street near her corner,

he strolled down the road to her house

at twilight, in the evening,

in the dark of the night.

Proverbs 7:24–25 (HCSB)

Now, ‹my› sons, listen to me,

and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

Don’t let your heart turn aside to her ways;

don’t stray onto her paths.

You cannot blame this on the woman. Yea, she was wrong, but this young fella went out huntin’ for her. He knew where she hung out. He put himself in a position to be tempted. In fact, I’d say he was already tempted before he got there. His heart was filled with lustful thoughts. He got to the place and there she was dressed like bait. It was like putting fire and dynamite together.

Solomon said three things:

1. Don’t lust for her in your heart. It’s forbidden territory. You can’t go there. Such thoughts cannot be righteously fulfilled.

2. 2. Don’t go where she is. Stay away. Confucius say, “He who would not fall down ought not walk in slippery places.”

3. 3. Remember the consequences. Even cheap thrills have a high price tag. If you play with fire you’ll get burned. It’s not worth it.