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Today’s Thought – October 24

PROVERBS 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

October 24, 2007 - Posted by bereans | Daily Devotional | | 6 Comments

6 Comments »

  1. Surely, Ye jest.

    Paul says not to do that, and don’t call me Shirley.

    I wonder what Al would say about Hosea.

    Comment by Voice of Reason | October 24, 2007 | Reply

  2. Hi Voice!

    Have been crazy busy, and have several comments to catch up on.

    Give me a few more details on what you’re thinking here–

    Paul

    Comment by bereans | October 24, 2007 | Reply

  3. Thanks for posting one of my favorite verses! How is Jack? Do you hear from him much?

    Carol

    Comment by writeathome | October 24, 2007 | Reply

  4. Yes, give us all the Jack news you can find. I love Jack. Helen

    Comment by helenl | October 25, 2007 | Reply

  5. Carol, my favorite verses also!

    Helen and Carol, an update real soon on Jack!

    Paul

    Comment by bereans | October 26, 2007 | Reply

  6. This verse is unfortunately often used to mean “abandon your understanding.” In order to acknowledge the Lord and follow His direction, we must use our understanding. If we don’t use our own understanding of what God said, we end up using somebody else’s understanding of what God said — it is still a human understanding that we depend on, because we are human.

    The verse does not, though, say “Do not use your understanding.” It says, do not *lean* on your understanding.” We must not not rely exclusively on our *own* understanding of “what God said,” as if our understanding is unquestioningly perfect and authoritative. Walk humbly, knowing that any human understanding of God’s word is incomplete and fallible. Then we can always increase in understanding.

    Studying together with people who do not always agree with us is a good way to find our errors and blind spots, and not “lean unto our own understanding.”

    I am glad to find this blog. :)

    Comment by Anitra | November 3, 2007 | Reply


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