2d • Wisdom
Sin Lurks; Beware
‘She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.’ Proverbs 23:28
This verse continues the warning about sexual immorality by revealing its predatory nature. Sin is not passive; it lies in wait. The imagery is of a hunter watching carefully for vulnerability. Temptation often studies weakness, waiting for moments of loneliness, pride, anger, or fatigue. What appears spontaneous is often strategic.
Scripture frequently describes sin as something that stalks. In Genesis 4, the Lord told Cain, “Sin lieth at the door.” It waits for opportunity. 1 Peter 5 warns that the devil walks about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Proverbs 7 depicts the strange woman meeting the naive young man at twilight, in the dark and black night. Temptation thrives in secrecy and unguarded moments.
The phrase “increaseth the transgressors” reveals that immorality does not end with one act; it multiplies rebellion. James 1 explains that lust, when conceived, brings forth sin, and sin, when finished, brings forth death. Sin spreads influence, normalizing disobedience and drawing others into the same pattern. What begins privately can become generationally destructive.
Scripture contrasts this with the protection found in wisdom. Proverbs 4 commands, “Enter not into the path of the wicked.” Paul exhorts believers to abstain from all appearance of evil. Joseph’s example in Genesis 39 shows the power of immediate flight—he did not negotiate, he fled. Preservation requires decisive action before temptation tightens its grip.
Practically, Proverbs 23:28 calls believers to alertness and proactive boundaries. It teaches that sin often waits quietly, looking for compromised defenses. Guarding the heart, managing environments, and maintaining accountability are not signs of weakness but of wisdom. The verse reminds us that temptation seeks to increase transgression, but obedience, vigilance, and reverence for God break the cycle before it begins.
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