Pro 7:1-3 | MHM | STEP | The Word of God Recommended. These verses introduce another warning against sexual sin, similar to earlier passages in Proverbs. Solomon urges us to treasure God’s commandments and wisdom, making them a close part of our lives. He explains that God’s Word is not just a set of rules, but a precious guide that protects us from temptation and harm. Keeping God’s Word close is the best defense against sin, especially the sin of immorality. v. 1 : Solomon says, “Keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee” . We should treat God’s Word as a valuable treasure, storing it safely in our hearts so that nothing can take it away.

‏ Proverbs 7:1-3

The Word of God Recommended.

These verses introduce another warning against sexual sin, similar to earlier passages in Proverbs. Solomon urges us to treasure God’s commandments and wisdom, making them a close part of our lives. He explains that God’s Word is not just a set of rules, but a precious guide that protects us from temptation and harm. Keeping God’s Word close is the best defense against sin, especially the sin of immorality.

v. 1: Solomon says, “Keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee” . We should treat God’s Word as a valuable treasure, storing it safely in our hearts so that nothing can take it away.

v. 2: He continues, “Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye” . God’s Word should be as precious to us as our own eyesight. Just as we protect our eyes from harm, we should be careful not to break God’s law. God’s Word is our life, and we cannot live without it (Deuteronomy 8:3 ^a).

v. 3: Solomon says, “Bind them upon thy fingers; write them upon the table of thine heart” . We should always remember God’s commandments, like wearing a special ring or writing something important where we will see it every day. God’s Word should be close to us and always in our thoughts (Jeremiah 17:1; Hebrews 8:10 ^b).