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Proverbs 22:12

God is actively engaged in preserving knowledge — the body of truth and wisdom He has revealed. He is equally active in overthrowing the words of those who sin and distort truth. This is a profound assurance: truth does not need our defence as much as it needs our faithfulness — God himself guards it.

Memory phrase: God guards truth always.

Talk about it: What does it mean that God watches over truth?

Prayer: God, thank You for protecting what is true.

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