The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
This chapter of proverbs is about wisdom. In this passage, wisdom is portrayed as a woman who guides us and makes us succeed.
Thoughts for the day...
This verse clearly tells us that we are to run from all things evil; we should have nothing at all to do with it. God's Word is full of His commands, too, that tell us what those things are that He considers evil. So there's really no excuse to be hanging out with evil. We can't say, "Oh, I didn't know that was wrong," because God has shown us what is wrong in His sight. When we continue to do what is wrong in His eyes, we are not showing others or God that we love Him. Love for God and love for sin cannot coexist. Whatever is keeping you from following God completely, you need to give it up. Make a clean break with sin and commit yourself completely to God. It's not easy, but it's absolutely necessary.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, I want to be committed completely to You, and You alone. I know that I cannot love You with all my heart if I am tolerating any sin in my life, yet I continue to give it a home in my heart. Father, help me to move in the right direction and run from sin, allowing only You to inhabit my heart. That's my true desire, and I can only do it with Your strength.
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