TURNING OUR BACKS
Today's reading: Proverbs 1

"My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them!" Proverbs 1:10 NLT

"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." Proverbs 1:10 KJV

Would I wander off down a dark alley with a serial killer?

Would I invite a murderer in my front door?

That's what I'm thinking this morning as I read this verse.

A sinner is an offender. One who deceives, one who attempts to persuade, one who flatters and allures in hopes to kill, steal or destroy, one who commits a crime.

So why wouldn't I turn my back on them? Their appealing ways? Their deceitful temptations?

Today as I am tempted, what will my response be? Will I turn away from what leads me to sin?

Will I myself become an offender or will I see my enemy's attempts as what they are?