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Genesis 6:12

The word 'corrupt' appears twice in one verse, echoing verse 11. God's gaze is clear-eyed and complete. He does not look away. He sees the full extent of what has gone wrong — and still chooses to save Noah.

Memory phrase: God sees everything clearly.

Talk about it: Why is it better to be honest with God about wrong things rather than to try and hide them?

Prayer: God, You see everything. Help me not to hide the wrong things I do, but to bring them to You.

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