Definition and Context:
In biblical terms, "seducing" refers to the act of leading someone astray from the path of righteousness, often through deception or enticement. This can involve moral, spiritual, or doctrinal deviation. The concept of seduction is frequently associated with temptation and the influence of evil, as it seeks to draw individuals away from God's truth and commands.

Biblical References:

1. Spiritual Seduction:
The Bible warns against spiritual seduction, where false teachers and prophets attempt to lead believers away from the true gospel. In 1 Timothy 4:1 , it is written, "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." This passage highlights the danger of being seduced by false doctrines and the importance of remaining steadfast in the faith.

2. Moral Seduction:
Moral seduction is addressed in various scriptures, emphasizing the need for purity and vigilance. Proverbs 7:21-23 describes the seductive power of an adulteress: "With her great persuasion she entices him; she lures him with her flattering lips. He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life." This vivid imagery serves as a warning against the dangers of succumbing to immoral seduction.

3. The Role of Satan:
Satan is often depicted as the ultimate seducer, seeking to lead humanity away from God. In Genesis 3:13 , Eve acknowledges the serpent's role in her disobedience: "Then the LORD God said to the woman, 'What is this you have done?' 'The serpent deceived me,' she replied, 'and I ate.'" This account of the Fall illustrates the seductive nature of sin and the consequences of yielding to temptation.

4. Guarding Against Seduction:
Believers are called to guard themselves against seduction by adhering to God's Word and relying on the Holy Spirit. James 1:14-15 provides insight into the process of temptation and seduction: "But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." This passage underscores the importance of recognizing and resisting the initial allure of seduction.

5. The Armor of God:
Ephesians 6:11-12 instructs believers to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This metaphorical armor equips Christians to withstand the seductive tactics of the enemy.

Conclusion:
The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of seduction, whether spiritual, moral, or doctrinal. Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant, grounded in Scripture, and reliant on the Holy Spirit to resist the allure of seduction and maintain their commitment to God's truth.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seduce.

2. (a.) Seductive.

4108. planos -- wandering, leading astray (adjective), a deceiver ...
... deceiver, seducer. Of uncertain affinity; roving (as a tramp), ie (by implication)
an impostor or misleader; --deceiver, seducing. (planoi) -- 2 Occurrences. ...
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1 Timothy iv. 3-Jan
... 1-3. 1 Timothy iv.1-3 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times
some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and ...
/.../homily xii 1 timothy iv.htm

Book x. It is Manifest that There is Nothing which Men have ever ...
... the same Apostle to the same Timothy, But the Spirit saith expressly that in the
last days some shall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and ...
/.../hilary/the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/book x it is manifest.htm

Faustus Repels the Insinuation that the Prophecy of Paul with ...
... that you too, during this fast, while celebrating the mysteries of Christ's passion,
live after the manner of devils, and are deluded by a seducing spirit, and ...
/.../faustus repels the insinuation that.htm

A Young Man's Best Counsellor
... that is, to familiarise, by the study of the book, with the characteristics of wise
teachings, so that there may be no mistaking seducing words of folly for ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/a young mans best counsellor.htm

What is Written in the Revelation of John Regarding the Two ...
... But by the chain and prison-house of this interdict the devil is prohibited and
restrained from seducing those nations which belong to Christ, but which he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 7 what is written in.htm

The Author to the Reader.
... it is to be feared, that the jealous God, in his holy and righteous judgment, hath
given a providential commission (to speak to) unto the seducing spirit, to ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/the author to the reader.htm

Book I to Pleasant Songs My Work was Erstwhile Given, and Bright ...
... present by my couch giving words to my lamenting, she was stirred a while; her eyes
flashed fiercely, and said she, Who has suffered these seducing mummers to ...
/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/book i to pleasant songs.htm

Argument. --But There was a Limit to the Use of These Shadows or ...
... 5323] Again, in another place: "The Spirit expressly says that in the last days
some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, doctrines of ...
/.../novatian/on the jewish meats/chapter v argument but there was.htm

Pray for Me.
... For as the false prophets and the false apostles drew [to themselves] one and the
same wicked, deceitful, and seducing [919] spirit; so also did the prophets ...
/.../the epistle of ignatius to the philadelphians/chapter v pray for me.htm

Radical Exposition.
... serpent's head. Second, that the serpent engaged in seducing Eve, and here
placed under the curse, does not refer to Satan. In replying ...
/.../concerning the assumptions of destructive criticism/ix radical exposition.htm

Seducing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seduce. 2. (a.) Seductive.
Multi-Version Concordance Seducing (1 Occurrence). 1 ...
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Seduction (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) The act of seducing; enticement to wrong doing; specifically, the offense
of inducing a woman to consent to unlawful sexual intercourse, by enticements ...
/s/seduction.htm - 7k

Latter (91 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall
depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of ...
/l/latter.htm - 34k

Explicitly (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain
fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of ...
/e/explicitly.htm - 6k

Expressly (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons ...
/e/expressly.htm - 8k

Doctrines (9 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons ...
/d/doctrines.htm - 9k

Paying (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons ...
/p/paying.htm - 11k

Abandon (31 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons ...
/a/abandon.htm - 15k

Seduceth (2 Occurrences)

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Satan (50 Occurrences)
... of God, of Christ, of the divine kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all
truth; full of falsehood and all malice, and exciting and seducing to evil in ...
/s/satan.htm - 53k

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