Proverbs 4-6, Psalm 22
Proverbs 6: 16-19 (NLT)
“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.”
In Proverbs 6:16-19, Solomon lists seven things that the Lord hates and considers an abomination. All of these sins are connected to things people do through their words, actions, or attitudes. These seven sins focus on how we treat other people. Father-God is deeply concerned with how we treat one another.
When we are haughty or proud, we make the Lord our adversary. Father-God promises to judge those who lie and murder. The Lord also judges those who devise evil plans and whose feet are quick to do evil. Those who give false testimony are also an abomination to Father-God. The seventh sin is sowing discord among family members or within a community, which is often the result of the first six sins.
These verses remind believers that we should reflect the character of Father-God in our lives by avoiding what He hates and demonstrating His love and righteousness in our daily actions. As we examine our lives and turn away from these behaviors, we align ourselves more closely with the Lord's will. Living this way also helps us live in harmony with others and reflects the Lord, who lives within us.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who lives within us and helps us live in harmony with others—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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