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The Unwanted Package: Why Shame Always Follows the Mistake

Day 18 · December · Proverbs 18:3

Today's Verse

"When wickedness shows up, disrespect comes along with it; and with shame comes reproach."

Proverbs 18:3 · NIV

The Story

Imagine you invite a friend who's covered in mud and smells bad into your room. Can your friend come in and leave the mud outside? No! If he comes in, the dirt and the bad smell come in with him.

The Bible says doing wrong (wickedness) is exactly like that muddy friend. You can't do something bad, like lie, hit, or say mean words, and keep a clean "smell." Along with the wrongdoing always comes Shame (that bad feeling of wanting to hide) and Disrespect (people get upset and stop trusting you). They always show up together.

Today's Challenge

Don't let the muddy friend in!

If you want to feel "clean" and proud of yourself today, don't let the "muddy friend" (wrongdoing) in. Tell the truth and be kind. That way, instead of shame, you earn respect!

Whoever completes this becomes the Wisdom Guardian of day 18!

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