Series: Song of Solomon
The Gift of Attraction
Eric Geiger
The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.
Woman
Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!
For your caresses are more delightful than wine.
The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating;
your name is perfume poured out.
No wonder young women adore you.
Take me with you—let’s hurry.
Oh, that the king would bring me to his chambers.
Young Women
We will rejoice and be glad in you;
we will celebrate your caresses more than wine.
Woman
It is only right that they adore you.
Daughters of Jerusalem,
I am dark like the tents of Kedar,
yet lovely like the curtains of Solomon.
Do not stare at me because I am dark,
for the sun has gazed on me.
My mother’s sons were angry with me;
they made me take care of the vineyards.
I have not taken care of my own vineyard.
(Song of Solomon 1:1-6)
…do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time.
(Song of Solomon 2:7, 3:5, 8:4)
Become someone who someone you want wants to be with.
Reflection Question: What does it mean to be a person of character?