The Hooker, Proverbs 7

"She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said . . ."

Proverbs 7:13

Major General Joseph Hooker (Civil War era)

What did she say? Are you hooked? The origins of the name "Hooker" given to prostitutes is said to have originated in New York city prior to the civil war and possibly reinforced when General Hooker allowed his men to gallavant with the ladies of the evening. He allowed them to set up shop within the confines of the base and follow the boys on their way to war, collecting their military pay along the way.

Proverbs 7 warns young virile men to avoid these ladies on the prowl. The poor guy in this story never saw it coming. His curiosity got the best of him and he was no more.


"The Stethoscope" by Southern Hill Church of Christe Abilene Texas

Proverbs 7:24 - "Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say. Do not let your heart turn to her ways."

Are we tuning into the "God Channel"? Do we need a stethoscope or a some other device? What does the sound of our heart make? A burlesque show? A thief chase? A murder mystery? A family fued? An ever expanding adventure and glorious journey in search of the things of God like an "Indiana Jones" flick? What is the sound of your heart?

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org