Proverbs 16:1-4
God is sovereignly in control of EVERYTHING
Psalm 47:2, 115:3, 130:19: Ephesians 1:11
Creation: Genesis 1, Colossians 1 .
Nations: Daniel 2:21, 4:17
Salvation: John 3:8, Ephesians 1:4
Our Length of Days: Psalm 139
- Recognize The Sovereignty of God In Your Life – Vs. 1
. It is wise for us to plan – Proverbs 20:18, 21:5, 6:6-8
. It is wise to get godly input – Proverbs 11:14, 5:22
. God directs our plans – He has the final say – Proverbs 16:9, 33; 19:21, 20:24, 21:1
. Joseph, Genesis 50:20, James 4:13-15 - Trust The Evaluation Of God In Our Motives – Vs. 2
. You can never truly trust your heart – Jeremiah 17:9
. Emotions instead of biblical principles
. We are unwilling to listen
. We’re just selfish
. We’re not walking in the Spirit
. We’re just impatient
. The Lord alone can test the heart – Proverbs 17:3, 21:2, 24:12, 1 Corinthians 4:1-4 - Believe The Purposes Of God In Your Plans – Vs. 3
. Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 3:5-6 - We Embrace The Design Of God In Our Future – Vs. 4
. Ephesians 2:10, Romans 9:17