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What does Proverbs 11:18-20 teach about the end of the wicked?

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Proverbs 11:18-20 teaches that the wicked who pursue evil will ultimately face death as a consequence of their deceit.

In Proverbs 11:18-20, we see a stark contrast between the fate of the wicked and the righteous. It states that 'he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death,' indicating that those who chase after falsehood and attempt to establish their own righteousness apart from God will meet destruction. The passage warns against the deceitfulness of relying on one’s own works for justification, which leads to perishing. Conversely, it assures that 'the one who sows righteousness shall have a sure reward.' This teaches believers that faithfulness in Christ leads to eternal life, while rejecting His grace results in spiritual death, emphasizing the need for reliance on God's provision through Christ.
Scripture References: Proverbs 11:18-20, Romans 6:23

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