Forbidden Fruit
Posted by Vicki on Oct 4, 2008
There was forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, just as there is forbidden fruit in today’s society, it’s just a different kind of fruit. Once upon a time drugs were a forbidden fruit, but many of our people did just what Adam and Eve did, and were persuaded to partake of it, and it ruined Adam and Eve’s lives, and it has ruined many people’s lives today.
Sexy clothes were a forbidden fruit, once upon a time, but now it is commonplace to see women and even children dressing to be “sexy”. I too was taken in by the mantra “if you’ve got it, flaunt it”, and I started my girls on that road as well. Oh, nothing compared to some that I’ve seen, but I let them wear spaghetti strap tanks and such, until I had a change of heart. Thankfully my girls are still young enough that they didn’t bat an eye when I told them that I no longer thought that those kinds of tops were appropriate. I don’t even consider myself that strict on dress codes, even now, but I am more careful. I don’t want my girls growing up to think that they can use their bodies to get what they want. I want them to respect themselves, and to know that just because they are a bit over-weight, or have a models’ body, that it’s what is in their hearts that counts.
Beware of forbidden fruit…It make look good and taste good, but it can lead to your destruction.


Yes, exactly! I think another reason Christians are so worldly today is because we no longer seek what the Word says and are on automatic. It’s sad, and we need to step out of the average Christian life and look to the Word for answers. Stop letting satan deceive us.
I’m so glad you’re setting standards for your girls. Not only will they respect themselves, but it is pleasing to the Lord.
((HUGS))
I enjoyed your take on the prompt!
It knowing where to draw lone between fashionable and inappropriate that is the difficulty. Sounds like you’ve got it about right.
The problem for many is that the forbidden is exciting and enticing. The risks get the adrenaline flowing and the adrenaline rush is incredible. When they caught up in that, that’s when people get hurt.
or it may be your legacy!