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“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;”
Proverbs 3:5 (BSB)
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Words to know
trust
to believe that someone is good, true, or dependable
lean on
to depend on someone or something for help
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Notice the English
“With all your heart” means fully and sincerely. It is stronger than saying that you trust only a little.
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What is happening here?
Proverbs teaches wisdom for living. This verse tells us to trust the LORD fully. We should not act as if our own understanding is enough by itself.
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What would it look like for you to trust God today?
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What should we not lean on?
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Our own understanding.
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