"There are six things the Lord hates -- no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family,"

(Proverbs 6:16-19 NLT)

According to that Proverb God hates anything that destroys human life, twists the truth, or fractures relationships.

Haughty eyes (Pride):

An arrogant, boastful attitude that looks down on others and places the self above God.

A lying tongue:

Deception and dishonesty that break trust and distort the truth.

Hands that kill the innocent:

The ultimate disregard for human life and a total lack of justice and mercy.

A heart that plots evil: Malicious, calculated premeditation where evil is planned before it is acted upon.

Feet that race to do wrong: Eagerness, enthusiasm, and speed in pursuing sinful behavior.

A false witness who pours out lies:

Deliberate betrayal and slander used to falsely accuse or ruin someone's reputation.

A person who sows discord in a family:

The deliberate stirring up of conflict, gossip, and division among those who are meant to be united.

Ultimately, this passage is a call for self-reflection and wisdom. It teaches that God is highly protective of human dignity and community harmony, meaning any actions -- great or small -- that attach unity and truth are deeply offensive to His nature.

Heavenly Father,

I ask that You convict me of any pride, deceit, or malice in my own heart. Search me, Lord, and root out actions and attitudes that damage relationships or distort Your truth. Guide my feet to walk in humility, and empower me to be an instrument of Your peace, love and unity today.

In Jesus' Name I Pray,

Amen.

— Dennis