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Proverbs 8:13

Fearing God is not passive — it expresses itself in a strong distaste for evil. Genuine wisdom includes hating what God hates.

Memory phrase: Fear God, hate evil.

Talk about it: What does it look like to be too proud? Why do you think wisdom hates pride so much?

Prayer: God, help me truly love You — enough to turn away from anything that is evil or proud.

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