Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
This passage is from the book of Proverbs, a collection of wisdom literature from ancient Israel, likely compiled and edited over centuries. It offers guidance for living a wise and flourishing life, often framed as advice from a father to a son.
What does it mean for you, today, to 'not lean on your own understanding' when faced with complex decisions?