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Proverbs 30:13

The third wicked generation is characterised by pride — specifically the pride of contempt. 'Lofty eyes' and 'lifted eyelids' are ancient images of disdain, looking down at others as beneath oneself. God consistently opposes this posture (Proverbs 6:17; Isaiah 2:11–12). Pride that demeans others is not merely arrogance — it is a declaration of war against the order God has established.

Memory phrase: Pride brings you down.

Talk about it: What does it look like when someone acts like they are better than everyone?

Prayer: God, keep my heart humble and my eyes kind.

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