Proverbs 7:6-27 NKJV

[6] For at the window of my house I looked through my lattice, [7] And saw among the simple, I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding, [8] Passing along the street near her corner; And he took the path to her house [9] In the twilight, in the evening, In the black and dark night. [10] And there a woman met him, with the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart. [11] She was loud and rebellious, Her feet would not stay at home. [12] At times she was outside, at times in the open square, Lurking at every corner. [13] So she caught him and kissed him; With an impudent face, she said to him: [14] “I have peace offerings with me; Today I have paid my vows. [15] So I came out to meet you, Diligently to seek your face, And I have found you. [16] I have spread my bed with tapestry, Colored coverings of Egyptian linen. [17] I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. [18] Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with love. [19] For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a long journey; [20] He has taken a bag of money with him, And will come home on the appointed day.” [21] With her enticing speech, she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him. [22] Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, [23] Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it would cost his life. [24] Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: [25] Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths; [26] For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men. [27] Her house is the way to hell, descending to the chambers of death.

Fish are simple creatures. Their affinity for shiny things is what catches their attention and gets them caught. They are attracted to certain sights and smells. It works almost every time. A good day for a fisherman is a bad day for the fish.

Men are simple creatures in similar ways. The enemy knows our weaknesses and uses them to bait the hooks. Sex, drugs, food, alcohol, and attention are a few of the most common things that create our biggest problems.

Our greatest defense against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11) is our constant contact with our Creator. My greatest weakness was used by the enemy to destroy me. God used that same weakness as an opportunity for His greatest work in me. The weaknesses still exist, but the power of the Lord is greater than any struggle I have ever faced.