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Proverbs 21:9

This vivid proverb is not a statement against women but against a quarrelsome, contentious spirit in the home. A tiny corner with peace is preferable to a mansion of constant conflict. The lesson is universal: the atmosphere of the home — its emotional and relational climate — matters far more than its size or wealth.

Memory phrase: Peace matters more than space.

Talk about it: Why is peace in a home more important than how big the house is?

Prayer: God, help our home be peaceful.

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