Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie-A Proverb Per Day Keeps Stinking Thinking At Bay · Dec 5, 2025 · 8m

“For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil.” Proverbs 5:3 (NIV)

At first, the sound seemed delightful, like a sweet melody. But soon, the distortion crept in, reminding us gently of how deception can slip in unnoticed. Proverbs 5 isn’t just about adultery; it’s about being tempted by what appears clear and true. Usually, the enemy doesn’t come with outright lies; he subtly tweaks the truth just enough to seem right, yet enough to distort the message. Audio engineers call it ‘sweetening the mix,’ which can eventually lead to audio fatigue, a helpful…