Pro 9:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The temptation she offers is this: “Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant” . Sin claims that breaking God’s rules and doing things in secret makes life more exciting. This is a direct challenge to God’s commands, just like Adam and Eve thought the forbidden fruit was “to be desired” (Genesis 3:6 ). People are tempted by what is forbidden and think secret sins will not be discovered.

‏ Proverbs 9:17

v. 17: The temptation she offers is this: “Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant” . Sin claims that breaking God’s rules and doing things in secret makes life more exciting. This is a direct challenge to God’s commands, just like Adam and Eve thought the forbidden fruit was “to be desired” (Genesis 3:6 ^a). People are tempted by what is forbidden and think secret sins will not be discovered.