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Lean Not On Your Own Understanding Our theological growth is not a race of human intellect or speed, but a journey of revelation dependent on the power of God. While we compare ourselves like runners—some fast, others "hobbling" on crutches—Jesus does seem to flip this hierarchy by declaring that those who claim to see are blind, while the humble truly see. Spiritual maturity is not found in mastering human techniques, but in an open heart, obedience, and a total reliance on God to make us right with Him and others. By setting aside our own understanding and leaning on the Spirit, we find that God's grace meets us exactly where we are, regardless of our perceived limitations. John 9:39: "Jesus said, 'For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.'" Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." 1 Corinthians 1:27: "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."

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