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Proverbs 10:16

The direction of our work matters as much as the work itself. Righteous labour moves toward life and flourishing; wicked labour, whatever it produces, moves toward sin.

Memory phrase: Righteous work leads to life.

Talk about it: Can you think of work that is good and leads to life? Can you think of work that leads to harm?

Prayer: God, help my work — every bit of it — move in the direction of life and goodness.

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