31Do not envy a violent man
or choose any of his ways;
— Proverbs 3:31

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Devo: Together in Christ

"Don't envy violent people or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly."

Devo: Verse of the Day

"Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. "

Devo: Verse of the Day

"Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence."

Illustration of Proverbs 3:31-32

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:31-32 -- Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.

Article by James Nored & Phil Ware

The story of Noah fascinates children, but the message of Noah also reminds us of the Creator's heart being broken by humanity's penchant for violence. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that violence is not God's plan, but humanity's corrupt and wicked propensity to injure and mar those created in the image of God.