DAILY TEXT, Today's Thursday, February 13, 2025, She has killed many (Prov. 7:26).

Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025

Thursday February 13, 2025

There are many whom she has killed (Prov. 7:26).

Those who lead a sexually immoral life may feel shame, lose self-esteem, have unwanted pregnancies, or destroy their family. Obviously, the wisest thing to do is to reject the invitation of “the foolish woman.” Many who fall into sexual immorality not only die spiritually, but also contract diseases that lead to literal death (Prov. 7:23). Proverbs 9:18 closes with these words: “His guests are in the depths of the Grave.” So how is it possible that so many people accept an invitation with such a tragic ending? (Prov. 9:13-18). Pornography is a widespread trap. Some think that there is nothing wrong with seeing it, but that is not true. Pornography is harmful, degrading and addictive. Immoral images are not easily erased from the mind, it is very difficult to forget them. Furthermore, pornography does not kill evil desires; On the contrary, it quickens them (Col. 3:5; James 1:14, 15). In reality, many who watch pornography end up falling into sexual immorality. w23.06 23 paras. 10, 11.

Why is watching porn so bad?

Pornography is a widespread trap. Some think that there is nothing wrong with seeing it, but that is not true. Pornography is harmful, degrading and addictive. Immoral images are not easily erased from the mind, it is very difficult to forget them. Furthermore, pornography does not kill evil desires; On the contrary, it quickens them (Col. 3:5; James 1:14, 15). In reality, many who watch pornography end up falling into sexual immorality.

If an image appears to us that could awaken immoral desires in us, what should we do?

What should a Christian do if a pornographic image appears while using an electronic device? I should stop looking at her immediately. Something that can help us react like this is to remember that for us there is nothing more valuable than our friendship with Jehovah. Now, there are images that are generally not considered pornographic but that could awaken immoral thoughts in us. We should not look at these types of images either. Because? Because we don't even want to commit adultery in our hearts (Matt. 5:28, 29). An elderly man from Thailand named David says: “I often ask myself, ‘Will Jehovah like it if I continue looking at these images even though they are not pornographic?’ Thinking like that helps me make a good decision.”

What will help us make good decisions?

If we cultivate a healthy fear of displeasing Jehovah, it will be easier for us to make good decisions. No wonder Proverbs 9:10 says that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning [or foundation] of wisdom.” This idea is very clear in the first part of chapter 9 of Proverbs, where we find a symbolic woman who represents “true wisdom.”

What other invitation do we find in Proverbs 9:1-6?

(Read Proverbs 9:1-6). Here we find an invitation that comes from Jehovah, who is our Creator and the source of wisdom (Prov. 2:6; Rom. 16:27). On this occasion Proverbs tells us about a large house that has seven columns. This makes us think about the generosity of Jehovah, a God who gladly welcomes all who want to follow his wise advice.

All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2024 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania JW.ORG.