Genesis 4:7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.
Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil, avoid it, do not travel on it; turn away from it and pass on.
Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 18:8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body.
Proverbs 20:30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, as do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
Proverbs 26:25-26 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart; though his hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Lord, thank You for Your perfect wisdom.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, throughly equipped for every good work.
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled.
2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Lord, in Jesus name give us a hunger and a thirst to follow You. A hunger for Your Word. Your Word is perfect; leading us to life eternal. Always pointing us to our Savior Jesus, always pointing to You and to our true home with You. Blessed be our One true God! amen