The strange woman isn't someone who may be weird or a little 'different' she is one who is immoral. I certainly hope none of us have a desire to be like this lady. She is very wicked and her ways lead to a life of destruction--not only for herself but also for others.
I do believe it's very important we remember that probably each of us have had one or more characteristic of this lady...but we are where we are today by the grace of God--if we are saved. (Don't EVER forget that) I know some of these areas are 'touchy' but God doesn't put topics in the Bible for us to decipher which we want to choose and those we wish too disregard---they are all equally important. I foudn this and want to share it with you as my husband and I have heard numerous times for 'stands' we take, "Well, that is a gray area." Well, is it a gray area or is it an area for which we make an excuse for because we don't want to do what is right in the sight of our Lord?"
This is not my quote but one I found: John testified that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. There is no uncertainty with God. He is not part light and part darkness--He is 100% light. Many Christians disregard standards because they claim that they are in a 'gray' area. If God is light, there is no such thing as a 'gray' area. His Word is absolute. Sin is sin and righteousness is righteousness. Yea is yea, and nay is nay! (end quote)
We want to look at teh homosexuals in just disgust (and we should at their SIN) because they justify their behavior with "they were born that way" or "there is a chemical imbalance" but yet, don't we make similar 'excuses' to why we don't do what is right in the sight of God?" -- we say "Times have changes" -- and they certainly have but that doesn't justify going against God's Word. Has God's Word changed? NO and His Word NEVER will change.
Here are some characteristics of the strange woman:
1. She is LOUD
Prov. 7:11 "She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house?"
Are we ladies that are loud mannered? Do we have a bit of stubbornness in us? (I must admit I struggle from time to time with this one)
2. She has a loss of HONOR and RESPECT
Proverbs 5:9
Do we really consider our testimony to this lost and dying world, ladies? If we sincerely did, we (myself included) would take EVERY area of our life more seriously. To point every area of life toward Christ and What He'd have us to be, do and say.
If you have a genuine testimony, you will receive honor and respect. I remember when I got saved, I had a close friend that I soon found out wasn't as close as what I thought she was. I told her about my being saved and that I wouldn't be doing certain things. I heard it from her. She tried to tell me there was no God; to mocking my being involved in different ministries...she let me have it. BUT...I gained her respect and honor because SEVERAL months later I seen her out in the store. I was hesitant to approach her, but I did. I wanted her to see that I wasn't the same person. I didn't talk the way I use to; I certainly didn't dress the way I use to; I had a different countenance about me. I was DIFFERENT! I believe through my testimony, I earned respect and honor from her in the end.
3. She will mourn with regret she did not do what was right.
Proverbs 5:11 "And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed."
I believe we, as ladies, will mourn with regret when we realize we've been a stumbling block to others.
What about our 'brothers in Christ' and lost men as well? How do we behave when we are around other men? How do we carry ourselves? Be careful, ladies. Most importantly, be PRAYFUL!!!
What about witnessing to those around us? I believe we'll have regrets for not passing out more tracts. This is something I constantlyl have to work on. I get out of the house with a purpose to witness; then I get in the store and what happens? The kids act up so my focus is on them and not others. (The devil is very smooth--I believe he uses our children to misbehave to take our focus off the lost souls that are passing by us)
What about our prayer life and personal devotionl time?
4. She will say things to get what she wants---which is ATTENTION!
Proverbs 2:16 "To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;"
Proverbs 5:3-5
Do we find ourselves talking 'soft' and 'cute' when we speak to other men? Now, you can speak as soft and cute as you want to your own hubby, but it stops there!!! Be careful ladies! Save that tone for YOUR husband--not to be shared with anyone else. There is nothing more annoying to have a 'lady' walk up to my husband and start using her 'cute' voice. I really want to say "excuse me!!! But just talk normal! He doesn't need the prissy, whiny voice." Why do ladies do that? To get men to pay attention. Be careful!!!
5. The strange woman doesn't respect God's covenants
This type of lady has no respect for marriage vows. That is why is comes easy for her to do the above 'to talk flirtatiously'. She will walk out the door barely covering her body--for which that should be saved for her husband. Not only will she be wearing pretty revealing clothing, but she will also have the 'walk'. I don't understand why ladies want everything swinging from left to right...but yet I do...it's back to the 'a' word--ATTENTION! I've already had the 'talk' with our oldest girl about body language and to be careful how we walk and even stand. One day I caught her with a not so good standing position and so I then and there took her aside and said "That isn't very lady like. You are not sending a good signal standing that way. Be careful."
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