Lesson 112: Proverbs 3:6
Lesson 112: Proverbs 3:6
Proverbs 3:6
The Blueprint — The Verse
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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The Context — The History
Proverbs 3 ties wisdom to trust rather than self-reliance, echoing Deuteronomy's call to acknowledge God in all of life. Ancient travelers valued straight paths through difficult terrain for safety and progress.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The famous command to trust in the LORD with all your heart precedes this line about acknowledging God in every path. Submission here means recognizing God's direction in ordinary decisions.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Proverbs 3:5) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Proverbs 3:7
Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Proverbs 3:7) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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What does submitting 'in all your ways' include?
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How do straight paths differ from easy paths?
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Where are you leaning on your own understanding?