Seduction
Summary
The act of leading astray, particularly inducing a previously virtuous person to engage in sinful behavior—whether moral, spiritual, or doctrinal.
☩Biblical Laws
Mosaic law addressed seduction seriously: 'If a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.' If the father refused to give her in marriage, the seducer still had to pay the bride-price. This protected women from exploitation and required men to take responsibility for their actions.
☩Biblical Examples
Scripture records instances of seduction: Shechem seduced Dinah, leading to violent retribution by her brothers. Amnon deceived and violated his half-sister Tamar, bringing David's household under judgment. Both cases illustrate the devastating consequences of such sin.
☩Spiritual Seduction
Paul warned Timothy of those who 'creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts' and of 'evil men and seducers' who 'shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.' False teachers seduce unstable souls away from truth, making spiritual vigilance essential.
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See Also
References
- 1.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).
- 2.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).
- 3.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).
- 4.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).
- 5.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).
- 6.Charles G. Herbermann et al. (ed.), "Seduction," in The Catholic Encyclopedia, vol. XIII (Robert Appleton Company, 1907–1912).