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Proverbs 21:2

Self-justification is the natural human default — we evaluate ourselves with a bias toward approval. But God's assessment is not self-reported; He weighs the heart directly. This is both a warning against moral self-deception and a reminder that we need God's perspective, not just our own.

Memory phrase: God sees every heart.

Talk about it: Can we always trust ourselves to know if we are right?

Prayer: God, show me where I am wrong.

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