Proverbs 25:18 | DiscipleDeck

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Proverbs 25:18

The three weapons — maul (a heavy club), sword, and arrow — represent different kinds of violent force. Bearing false witness inflicts real damage on real people. This is not merely wrong — it is violent. God takes it with the same seriousness.

Memory phrase: False words are real weapons.

Talk about it: How can a lie about someone hurt them as much as hitting them?

Prayer: God, keep my mouth from ever lying about anyone.

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