Consequence Of Bad Intent

Every action begins with an intention, and God looks not only at what we do but why we do it. When our motives are pure, His blessing follows, but when our intent is selfish or harmful, the outcome brings emptiness and regret. Scripture reminds us that hidden motives eventually surface, for light exposes what darkness tries to conceal. Our hearts shape our harvest.

Bad intent may seem small at first—a quiet resentment, a jealous thought, or a desire to control—but left unchecked, it poisons the soul. The good news is that God, in His mercy, offers us the chance to realign our hearts. When we confess, He cleanses and redirects our motives toward love and righteousness.

The Bible teaches, “People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives” (Proverbs 16:2 TLB). Pure intent invites God’s favour; false intent brings its own correction.

Quote

Right motives lead to proper outcomes.

Prayer

Lord, purify my heart so that every motive pleases You. Amen.

Action Point

Examine your motives today before every word and decision.

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(TLB) Scripture taken from The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.

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