3d • Wisdom
Immorality Restricts
‘For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.’ Proverbs 23:27
The imagery is deliberate and sobering. A deep ditch and a narrow pit are not easily escaped once fallen into. Scripture uses these metaphors to describe the destructive nature of sexual immorality. What may appear enticing at first glance conceals depth and confinement beneath the surface. Sin in this area does not merely stumble a person; it traps them.
Throughout Proverbs, this warning is repeated with urgency. Proverbs 5 describes the strange woman’s lips dropping as honey, yet her end being bitter as wormwood. Proverbs 7 portrays a young man void of understanding being drawn away, “as an ox goeth to the slaughter.” The danger lies not only in the act, but in the deception preceding it. Desire clouds judgment, and once entangled, escape becomes difficult and costly.
Scripture consistently connects sexual immorality with spiritual and practical ruin. 1 Corinthians 6 says, “Flee fornication,” explaining that such sin uniquely affects one’s own body. Hebrews 13 declares that whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Samson’s downfall began with unchecked desire, and David’s fall with Bathsheba brought lasting consequences despite forgiveness. The pit is narrow because sin constricts freedom, isolating and binding the soul.
Yet Scripture also provides a path of preservation. Proverbs 2 says wisdom delivers from the strange woman. Psalm 119 declares, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.” Job made a covenant with his eyes, recognizing that guarding the gaze protects the heart. Victory begins long before temptation reaches its peak.
Practically, Proverbs 23:27 calls for vigilance, boundaries, and humility. It warns against flirting with temptation under the illusion of control. The verse invites believers to see beyond the surface appeal and consider the depth of consequence. God’s design for purity is not restriction, but protection—preserving dignity, clarity, and covenant faithfulness. The pit is deep, but wisdom keeps the feet on firm ground.
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