Plausible Deniability

(Pro 7:21 KJV)  With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

She used “flattering” (2507b) words to “entice” (5186) him.  The word “flattering” has a root of dividing or parceling out.  I guess the idea is she is carefully giving him things she believes will influence him and ignoring others.  One reality in this situation is that he is quite happy to listen to what she has to say.  Her suggestions and persuasions fit quite well into the desires of his heart.  Yet he still has deniability.  He can claim he was seduced.  It won’t make any difference.  If you read on to the end of the chapter it talks about death and hell.

So?  If you are serious about the direction of your life then make the decisions that will keep you on the path of righteousness.  We don’t tend to be dragged into hell kicking and screaming.  We go giving excuses and enjoying the ride.  Keep in mind that God sees and understands our hearts.  There are times when that is a comfort; other times, a disaster.