Proverbs 1:10-19 My son, if sinners entice you, consent you not.… I. YOUNG MEN ARE IN GREAT DANGER OF BEING DRAWN AWAY TO SINFUL COURSES. Because they have not that grounded experience that others have, nor are so able to look through shows into substances. Because they are wilful and headstrong, and will follow their own lusts, notwithstanding good men's persuasions. II. SECRECY IS GREAT BAIT TO WICKEDNESS. Because shame is a great bridle to keep men from open wickedness. Many are kept in by it whom no counsel will keep from evil ways. Because fear of punishment is a bit that keeps others from sin. Take heed of secret solicitations to secret evils. III. WICKED MEN HAVE MANY SECRET DEVICES TO BRING THEIR WICKED DESIGNS TO PASS. As Esau (Genesis 27:41), Jezebel (1 Kings 21:9). It is their study day and night (Psalm 36:4; Proverbs 4:16). IV. WICKED MEN PROMISE THEMSELVES SUCCESS OF THEIR MISCHIEVOUS PLOTS. They think their mine too deep for men to countermine, and look not to God, who can go beyond them. This shows us how deeply sin is rooted in sinful souls, so that they dare promise themselves good success, not only in lawful, but also in sinful affairs. (Francis Taylor.) Parallel Verses KJV: My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. |
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