Proverbs 7:3-5 (ESV)
3 bind them on your fingers;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
and call insight your intimate friend,
5 to keep you from the forbidden woman,
from the adulteress with her smooth words.
The son is called to memorize the commands of his father, even placing his father’s teaching in visible places that he might always remember what he has learned. By continually putting wisdom into practice, the father’s teaching becomes a part of the son’s character and ends up written on his heart. “Sister” and “friend” are terms of endearment, and wisdom is to be viewed as a close family member or trusted companion. Again, the father’s teaching will protect his son from sexual sin. Clearly, forbidden sex is mentioned often in the Proverbs. How do you view the commands of the Lord? Do you see them as a drag? Or do you cherish them like a best friend or a beloved family member? Our friends and family want nothing but the best for us, and the same is true for God’s commands. Love the Scripture as much as you love those closest to you today.