In this chapter, Solomon compares the acts of a person with integrity and then someone who is unfaithful and unrighteous."The integrity of the upright guides them, but
the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." - Proverbs 11:3
"Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed." - Proverbs 11:11
He mentions the word 'Duplicity' in these thoughts - which means being double minded or leading a double life. In order to be a Christ-follower we need to commit all our ways to the Lord. We can't lead a double life, pretending to be someone we are not. In the end, people who lead a double life end up tripping over their own lies.
"Dishonesty, Cowardice and Duplicity are never impulsive." - George A. Knight
As we journey towards the Cross I invite you into a 'tough' reflection. Ask yourself if there is anything of a "double Life" in your heart. Do you pretend to be someone you are not? It is very tiring trying to be two different people. Be yourself and allow Christ to love you through His grace.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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