“Do not rely on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).
Faith does not align with trust in human wisdom, whether it be your own or that of others. This is precisely what brought down Eve: the devil’s first bait was an offer of wisdom. “You will be like gods, knowing good and evil,” he said, and the moment she desired to know more, she ceased to trust. The same happened with the spies who cost Israel the Promised Land. Instead of believing in God’s promise, they chose to investigate, as if they needed to verify whether God was telling the truth. This distrust opened the doors to unbelief, which locked Canaan away from an entire generation. The lesson is clear: relying on human wisdom weakens faith.
God does not want you to dialogue with Him as if you were negotiating the truth. He calls you to trust, to exercise faith, to believe even when you do not understand everything. His commandments are not an invitation to debate; they exist to test your trust and to bless you. When you try to replace faith with your own logic or the opinions of others, you lose what God has best for you. True faith does not need human proofs to sustain itself—it is grounded in the Word of God, pure and simple, and leads you to a life of blessings and salvation.
And here is what matters: only those who obey have the faith that saves. God’s commandments are the path to prove that you trust Him, and this trust opens the doors to His promises. It was not the wisdom of the spies that brought victory, but the faith of Joshua and Caleb. So, stop relying on what you or others think you know. Decide to obey the Law of God, live by faith, and you will see that He is faithful to bless and save you, here and in eternity. -Adapted from A. B. Simpson. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Dear God, I confess that often I try to investigate or negotiate Your truth, opening doors to unbelief that weakens my trust in You. Today, I acknowledge that relying on human logic locks away the blessings You have for me, and I ask that You help me to believe in Your Word, pure and simple, without letting distrust steal my faith.
My Father, today I ask that You give me a heart that fully trusts in You, without dialoguing as if I could negotiate Your will, but that accepts Your commandments as proof of my faith. Teach me not to replace faith with my logic or the opinions of others, but to stand firm only in You, knowing that true faith does not need human proofs to sustain itself. I ask that You guide me to obey Your Word, for I wish to live a life of blessings and salvation that comes from trusting in You with all my heart.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for promising blessings and salvation to those who obey Your will. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the foundation that upholds my trust, a clear light that guides my path. Your commandments are keys that open the doors to Your promises, a song of faith that echoes in my soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
