Yesterday, we began looking at Proverbs 6:16-19. This passage gives a list of some behaviors that God despises. Today, we will look at some of the other behaviors on that list.
A heart that devises wicked plans is not pleasing to the Lord. To devise a wicked plan requires that someone think long and hard about doing what is wrong. There are many opportunities along the way to do what is right, yet the person devising the plan chooses multiple times to do what it opposed to the will and ways of the Lord.
Feet that run rapidly to evil are displeasing to the Lord. This is even worse in some ways that devising a wicked plan. Those who run rapidly to evil don't think about it, they just go out and do what is wrong without a thought. As believers, we must immerse ourselves in the Scriptures so that we will know what we are to do, and we will know the right path to follow that is pleasing to the Lord.
The final one I want to focus on is one who spreads strife among brothers. In the Psalms, it tells us that it is good and pleasant for brothers to dwell together in unity. Brothers in the flesh, brothers in faith and brothers in spirt are to be united and are to help one another. When someone sows division, it creates ripples of hurt that may never heal in a lifetime. The Lord wants us to be those who help to repair and restore broken relationships in His name.
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