"All a man's ways seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs the heart."
(PROVERBS 21:2)

Proverbs 21
Reading this proverb is like looking at ourselves in a mirror and seeing how much we do on our own without the slightest concern for God’s will. As Christians we want God’s will to be done in the general areas of our lives. But when was the last time we stopped our whirlwind of activities and thought about His will in specific areas? I must admit this is a struggle for me.


Usually we pursue a course of action and later ask God to bless and confirm it. We naturally assume that if it seems right to us, surely God must agree. Solomon’s words teach us that this may not be the case. Unless our hearts are in tune with Him, our decisions run the risk of colliding with God’s will.


Perhaps the hardest things for us are seeking the mind of God before we act and obeying His leading. It pains us to surrender our wills to His. How ironic that is since Jesus Himself willingly surrendered His will to the Father, all for His great love for you and me. He who gave His heart and soul for us will weigh our hearts today.



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Proverbs 21

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WRITTEN BY ONE OF THE STUDENTS OF KENNETH O. GANGEL, JANUARY ANCHOR, 1985

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