You Have A Choice: Walking Through Proverbs 8
July 17, 2026In Proverbs 7, we meet the forbidden woman. She is clearly written as a representation of the temptation to sexually sin, but many Christians also see her as the personification of the temptation to sin at all. The takeaway is fairly straightforward: Steer clear of temptation lest you fail to overcome it. What a challenge believers face! If only there were another way. Hmm. What about Proverbs 8? As we’ll soon see, Proverbs 8 explains that you have a choice. Wisdom Isn’t Hiding From You I have a lot of pet peeves. Rather than pets, my peeves are so numerous…
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