Discretion recognizes sin’s deception (vss 3-14)
- It’s presented as sweet. But it’s not only presented as sweet, but it is sweet. Sin entices multiple senses. It’s not just the look, it’s the sound, it’s the taste, it’s the feel, and all of it is pleasure.
- Ephesians 4:20-24
- Hebrews 11:24-26
- The description of sin’s pleasure is absolutely accurate.
Discretion is contentment that prevents entanglement (vss 15-21)
- Control your wants.
- Rule your spirit.
- It’s very difficult to manipulate and deceive someone who doesn’t need anything.
- Being so needy makes you easy prey.
Consequences of living without discretion (vss 22-23)
- You’re entangled by the things that enticed you.
- He’s connected to his sin, he loves his sin, and he’s happy chasing his temptations.
- John 8:34
- Romans 6:16
