Bringing Clarity to Proverbs 16:3

The wisdom of God teaches, “Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3). What is Solomon teaching us? He’s saying to surrender your efforts, goals, and daily actions to God, trusting Him to guide, shape, or validate them according to His will. This does not guarantee that every personal desire will come true, but rather that God will direct your actions, refine your goals, and bring about success that aligns with His, not your, ultimate will. It encourages shifting from self-reliance to dependency on God, ensuring success aligns with His purpose. In the garden of Eden, Adam forsook dependency on God and that independency brought sin into the world!

~Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.D., teaching with God’s grace & power