Poor Intentions
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
Proverbs 7:16
We often try to justify someones actions by stating that they "had good intentions". Even though things did not work out as they planned, their intentions were honest and sincere. Solomon defines the opposite in the verse above. Nothing but poor intentions abound in the scenario provide by Solomon in chapter seven.
Taken out of context, the verse above sounds as if the individual should be the next candidate for the home decorating reality show. Good taste, latest style and worldly perspective are admirable characteristics of bedroom decorations, then and now. However, the woman's intention was not for the enjoyment of she and her husband. Rather they were for the enticement of unsuspecting lovers she sought out while her husband was gone. What a horrible motive for decorating the bedroom!
Are we any different today? Many have other than honorable objectives as they do great acts of kindness to the less fortunate or donate the most to the building fund at church. While they are admirable from the outside, God knows our heart. Are our efforts for His glory or our shame?
He knows our heart and we will be paid for our deeds - good or bad.
Proverbs 7:16
We often try to justify someones actions by stating that they "had good intentions". Even though things did not work out as they planned, their intentions were honest and sincere. Solomon defines the opposite in the verse above. Nothing but poor intentions abound in the scenario provide by Solomon in chapter seven.
Taken out of context, the verse above sounds as if the individual should be the next candidate for the home decorating reality show. Good taste, latest style and worldly perspective are admirable characteristics of bedroom decorations, then and now. However, the woman's intention was not for the enjoyment of she and her husband. Rather they were for the enticement of unsuspecting lovers she sought out while her husband was gone. What a horrible motive for decorating the bedroom!
Are we any different today? Many have other than honorable objectives as they do great acts of kindness to the less fortunate or donate the most to the building fund at church. While they are admirable from the outside, God knows our heart. Are our efforts for His glory or our shame?
He knows our heart and we will be paid for our deeds - good or bad.
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