Be not wise in thine own eyes (Proverbs 3:7)

2024-11-17

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. (Proverbs 3:7)

There is never a place to ever think that we have finally arrived and do not need wisdom from the LORD. We will never have wisdom apart from the LORD. We were designed to be dependent on Him. This is why the preceding verses are so often quoted: “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” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Everything within us should cry out to Him and rest in Him. While we go through this life, whatever we do, we trust in Him and praise Him for His provision. He will direct us to what is right.