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Proverbs 11:23

The righteous have desires that are aligned with what is good — their wants have been shaped by God. The wicked, however, expect (and will receive) wrath. The contrast is not just about outcomes but about the orientation of the heart — what we desire reveals who we are.

Memory phrase: Righteous desires are good.

Talk about it: What do you most want? Is it something good?

Prayer: God, shape my desires to want what is good.

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