Proverbs 7 provides the last of 4 warnings about the dangers of being unfaithful to Wisdom, in vivid and graphic detail, designed to help avoid the unfaithfulness of sin. Solomon precedes the warning by saying “My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; write them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Solomon’s advice was a treasured possession for his son, designed to occupy his heart and focus. We’re familiar with the idea of a treasured possession, that feeling we have when we finally get something we’ve been eagerly waiting for; we’re so careful with it when we finally get it, whether a new phone or a long-anticipated pet or a fresh bag of coffee beans. God’s word should be treasured and nurtured like that.
Jesus tells his disciples, “heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away”. Like Solomon, Jesus’ words provided advice to all generations, regardless of political climate. It’s important for us to treasure these words in our heart, allow them to affect us and guide us.