Every day fish become prey because they take the bait. They see a potential meal—and instead they become the meal. What bait works on you? What fools you?
What bait got Solomon? He was the wealthiest king who ever lived, taking in 25 tons of gold EVERY YEAR. When the Queen of Sheba saw his wealth, the Bible says “it took her breath away.” He also was blessed with incredible wisdom and knowledge, on all subjects, from plant life to making good decisions.
“The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.” 1 Kings 10:24.
But Solomon failed. In spite of everything God gave him, he failed. Why?
Women.
“Solomon was deeply attached to these [pagan] women and loved them. He had 700 wives who were princesses and 300 concubines, and THEY TURNED HIS HEART AWAY FROM THE LORD. When Solomon was old, his wives seduced him to follow other gods.” 1 Kings 11:2-4.
Solomon failed. HE KNEW BETTER. But he failed anyway. He wrote Proverbs warning us about women with smooth tongues (6:24) and seductive words (7:5), that will decay your bones (12:4). Yet, he fell for 1,000 of them, many of whom were idol worshippers, and they influenced him.
How could that happen?! He wrote parts of the Bible, and later fell away in a spectacular fashion? What? If any fish KNEW he was looking at bait, and could see the hook and line, it was Solomon. But he took the bait anyway!
All I can say is, such women (and men) are a TRAP. Don’t let them get near you! Don’t toy with them, even in your mind. Don’t daydream about them. DON’T BE FRIENDS WITH THEM ON INSTAGRAM. Don’t talk to them AT ALL. You must be RUTHLESS. Cut them out of your life! Show NO MERCY. The enemy will use them to destroy you, so you must take an absolute, powerful, unwavering stand. Cut them off, and never speak to them again.
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