The Second Responsibility: Don't Lean on your own Understanding

The second responsibility after trust according to Ed Young, "do not lean". Hey, don't lean, the Bible says, "on your own understanding". The word "understanding" here in the Hebrew refers to human understanding. My own human understanding. This word "lean" refers to being on crutches. Instead of turning to God first, what do most people do? They lean on their own understanding. They consult the armchair experts, or maybe a glassy-eyed guru and you can see where that gets you. Look at Waco, Texas and the tragedy there. On your own understanding. How many of you have ever been on crutches before? It's not very comfortable, is it?

Your underarm's raw and your hands get all tired. Let me give you some advice, do you want to spend an exhausting day? Here's how to spend an exhausting day. Rely on your own understanding. That's right. When situations come your way, rely on your own understanding and you'll be totally exhausted. This verse is not saying that we take intellect and cast it to the wind. It's not saying we do not use our reasoning power. It's saying that when we come across any interchange, we're first of all to look to God because God has made and orchestrated His creation to be dependent on Him and if we don't rely on Him, go back to the chair - we're right here. "Oh yes, God, I'm trusting you". Lean on God, like the drama. You saw them lean on God. Don't lean on your own understanding, our second responsibility in the contract.