Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
You must lean your whole weight on God, not on your own judgment, for He alone knows the way that truly benefits you. This is not mere acknowledgment but earnest, penetrating knowledge that engages the whole man, the concentration of all your spiritual strength upon Him.
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Commenting on Proverbs 3:5-8
Being wise in your own eyes means acting as though you need neither God nor counsel from others; trusting your own judgment to manage life's affairs and despising Scripture itself as beneath your understanding. True wisdom is the fear of the Lord, which brings humility, not pride; it means revering Him, depending on Him, seeking His direction, and being careful never to offend Him. From that fear flows the power to depart from evil.
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Conceit of your own wisdom is the greatest enemy to fearing God and submitting to Him. Those who think themselves sufficient despise religion's rules and refuse to be governed by them. True wisdom lies in fearing the Lord and departing from evil, not in trusting your own judgment.
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Commenting on Proverbs 3:7-12