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Proverbs 14:12

This is one of Proverbs' most sobering warnings. Human feelings and logic can be wrong. A path that feels right — that seems completely reasonable — can lead to destruction. This is why God's Word, not our feelings, must be the guide for our lives.

Memory phrase: God's Word guides us.

Talk about it: Why can't we always trust our feelings about what is right?

Prayer: God, show me the true and right path.

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