Designer Deception

(Proverbs 7:15 KJV)  Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

With evil it gets personal.  Notice that the adulterous woman is looking for a certain “face' (presence NASB) (6440).  The KJV gives the literal meaning here.  This woman has a specific face in mind, yours.

When we talk about living in a fallen world, the limitations of the flesh, or original sin we are speaking about a generic evil.  We are talking about something as common as carbon dioxide in the air we breathe.  It doesn’t take much to make a difference.  Here we are talking about designer plans just for you.  The devil, his minions and the billions of individuals who serve him on this planet have a goal:  You. 

So?  Why not ruin his day?  Why not refuse to fall for the “opportunity” that is given to you?  Why not continue to resist temptation and walk the narrow road?  It is possible.  That is the great news.  Of course the other good news is that if you mess up, God is willing to forgive honest repentance.  Walk holy.