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Proverbs 6:16-19
"16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren."

This week, we have studied HOPE based on GOD'S LOVE for us! His LOVE is a perfect LOVE, a flawless LOVE, an inspiration to all people for all time. And, that gives us HOPE. We can REJOICE in God's HOPE!

This HOPE inspires us live a life of "moderation." Christians need to stand in contrast with lives that demonstrate self-control. We need to exercise restraint and avoid extremes. We need to come to GOD in submission, with sincerity and intense conviction. And, most of all, we need to be thankful for all He has given us. 

Our gratitude needs to draw us closer to GOD. And, keep us away from the things GOD HATES. Today's verses describes this for us. These are things that GOD is repulsed by and offends Him. 

• a proud look
    can you think of anyone teaching and celebrating pride in our culture today?
• a lying tongue
    how does our culture handle lies and fake information? 
• hands that shed innocent blood
    do the powerful stand up for those who can not defend themselves or even speak for themselves?
• an heart that deviseth wicked imaginations
    are wicked imaginations rewarded in our culture today?
• feet that be swift in running to mischief
    are people attracted to misbehavior and troublemaking? Does this activity draw crowds?
• false witness that speaketh lies
    in a culture defined by fake information, lying, and baring false witness is included in the process...
• he that soweth discord among brethren
    it seems to me that "discord" is the way of life nowadays. Everywhere we turn, we see conflict of one level or another. Christians need to stand in stark contrast with the culture we live in. We need to live a life of "moderation" and focus on the HOPE we have from GOD. 
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