Do Not Lean on Your Own Understanding

Read part 1 first, Trust In The Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

 

Don’t Lean on Your Understanding

The verse involves a positive–something you must do. But it also involves a negative–something you must not do. Don’t lean on your own understanding. Basically, the verse is telling us that we ought not to be self-reliant. We cannot pursue a course of action, a financial decision, a business move, a relationship, or an educational choice, simply based on our own understanding. It must be founded in our trust in God.

Self-reliance is such a deceptive trap. We begin to pride ourselves in something–our savvy, our looks, our intellect, our spirituality, our family, whatever. And when we do, it takes away our trust in the Lord. It has become trust in self. The result is a dangerous compromise that will lead to destruction.

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Trust in The Lord

It’s simple. It’s short. Yet it’s incredibly powerful. Proverbs 3:5-6 is one of the most familiar passages in the Bible–with good reason. It sets forth a life-changing truth that is worthy of our attention. Spend three minutes reading this article, and see if you agree.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Trust in the Lord.

It starts with trust. Any real relationship has to start with some level of trust. It’s the only way a friendship will endure. It’s the only way a marriage will work out. It’s the simple reason why an employer hires workers, or why the workers stay employed. It’s all about trust. Trust in the Lord, however, takes on an entirely new dimension. This is our trust in an eternal, all-powerful, all-wise, all-loving God. He is worthy of our trust. The trust is important, not just because of who God is, but because of the way in which we must trust him: with all your heart. It involves every fiber of your being. That’s the kind of trust we can have in God–a complete, unshakable, deep, abiding trust.

 

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We are a fellowship of believers who come together to study God’s Word, to declare the glory of the Lord, and to celebrate Jesus as Lord and Savior.  Each Sunday we gather together to encourage, sharpen and love one another.
 
Bethel Bible Church is not a perfect church, but we do have a perfect Lord!
 
Our prayer is that you would know Christ, be strengthened by His power, and that you will live an abundant life in union with our Savior.
 
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Sunday Studies begin @ 9am
 
2 Thessalonians, Women’s Bible Class, Teen, and Children
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WEDNESDAY WARRIORS beginning September 6th!
 
Wednesday Warriors begins Sept. 6th 2023 through the end of April 2024 every Wednesday from 6 pm – 8pm at Bethel Bible Church, 877 East Beech Street, Jefferson
 

Each week we have…

    •  Singing
    • Bible lessons (see back of this page!)
    • Memorize Scripture
    • Hands-on crafts related to our Bible theme
    • Exciting games
    • And some mystery guests!

Wednesday Warriors is a free, community, Christian-based children’s program for K – 6th grade


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