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Proverbs 28:5

Moral and judicial discernment is not merely an intellectual capacity — it is a spiritual one. Evil, by its very nature, blinds a person to true judgment. Those who seek the LORD have their minds illuminated by Him, gaining the clarity to understand what is just, right, and good. This is one of the most important reasons to seek God: He gives understanding.

Memory phrase: Seek God. Understand all things.

Talk about it: Why does seeking God help you understand more than not seeking Him?

Prayer: God, help me seek You so I understand what is right.

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