Buck Lure

Hunters use different calling techniques to lure unsuspecting deer within shooting range. They use buck lure, rattle bags, grunt tubes, deer bleat calls and a variety of other techniques to draw bucks near their tree stand. A long time ago Solomon looked out the window of his palace and notice a young man who was lured into sin with a woman. She used different techniques to allure him (see if you can spot them in the text). He was like a deer stepping into a noose till an arrow pierced his liver, little knowing that it would cost him his life. Proverbs 7.6-27 6 At the window of my house I looked out through the lattice. 7 I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment. 8 He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house 9 at twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in. 10 Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent. 11 (She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home; 12 now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.) 13 She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said: 14 "I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows. 15 So I came out to meet you; I looked for you and have found you! 16 I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. 18 Come, let's drink deep of love till morning; let's enjoy ourselves with love! 19 My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. 20 He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon." 21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. 22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose 23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life. 24 Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say. 25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. 26 Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. 27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death. This is a frightening reminder of how easy it is to be lured into sin. As thoughtless and careless as a buck in rut. Lord, Protect me. Keep me from this sin. Lead me away from temptation. If I fall, it would ruin everything and I will have to start all over again. Keep me on the right path. Help me to be alert and always on guard. Move me to live a holy life, to be faithful to my wife and children, and most of all – to you. In Jesus Name. Amen.