Proverbs 3

Divine Principles

vs5-6 – DIVINE DIRECTION

Trust – means to cling to…steadfast confidence…glue/lean on
-to throw yourself down on one’s face/to lie down in complete reliance

-100% faith in Jesus – meaning to see things as though they are done

(1) TRUST IN THE LORD –
-trust in the Lord and in Him only

(2) TRUSTING IN THE LORD IS BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH HIM
v6 acknowledge – means to get to know Him

-getting to know the Lord changes your mind about Him

(3) TRUST THE LORD AT ALL TIMES – V6

“In all your ways” – speaks of at all times

Example: Job

***Trusting the Lord isn’t always understanding what is going on…………

Trust – means to turn it over to Him/Give it to Him

(4) TRUST THE LORD WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART – v5
-this speaks of having a singleness of heart – not divided

-no doubt…unbelief

Ex: Matthew 9:18-26 – Jesus put unbelief out of the room

v5 – LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING
-this is our own way of thinking and thoughts

-DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING……..

vs7-8 – DIVINE HEALTH
*a godly life and good health are tied together

How to receive healing?

(1) Reject arrogance and pride
“do not be wise in your own eyes”

(2) Refuse to be wrong
depart – means to turn away completely

do not call evil good – what is evil and what is good is found in the Bible

*if we want to be healthy, live for Jesus

Health to your body & strength to your bones – this is physical, mental and emotional. health