Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. I. WHAT IS IT TO TRUST IN THE LORD? 1. To be persuaded that He is able to counsel thee what to do. 2. That He is willing and able to give wholesome advice to those who need it. 3. To look unto God for counsel. 4. Confidently to expect seasonable directions from Him. II. WHY IS IT A DUTY TO TRUST IN THE LORD? 1. Everyone is bound to order his affairs the best he can. 2. It is a right acknowledgment of God. 3. It is following the inclination of a generous heart.Lessons: 1. They act sinfully and foolishly who do not wholly trust in the Lord for direction in their affairs. 2. Do what God's holy ones of old used to do — make Him thy oracle, counsel, guide. (George Barker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.WEB: Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. |
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