It Starts Small

¹⁵ Catch the foxes for us—
the little foxes that ruin the vineyards—
for our vineyards are in bloom.

Song of Solomon 2:15

The “little foxes” in Song of Solomon 2:15 symbolize those seemingly small or insignificant problems, habits, or sins that can wreak havoc on a blossoming relationship—be it human or spiritual—if they remain unaddressed. Just like the literal foxes that gnaw at the tender vines and obliterate the promise of a bountiful harvest, these “little foxes” can gnaw away at trust, intimacy, and vitality, threatening to unravel the very fabric of our connections over time.

* Protect the Precious “Fruit”: The ultimate aspiration is to cultivate a bountiful and flourishing relationship. Ignoring the “little foxes” jeopardizes the possibility for love, joy, peace, and spiritual growth—the very essence of the “fruit of the Spirit.”

To safeguard the “precious fruit” of your spiritual life, relationships, and testimony from the “little foxes” of subtle sins and compromises, God’s Word fervently implores us to adopt a proactive and vigilant stance in our Christian journey. This calls for an unwavering commitment to preventative measures and the courage to take bold, decisive action! We have fiercely examined and identified who the foxes are, the grave damage they inflict, and why we must act swiftly to capture them. Now, let us passionately discover how to protect our hearts from this insidious infestation.
 

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There are five sections to this study:

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