The Reflections of the Heart

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the Lord weighs the motives. Proverbs 16:1,2

"The answer of the tongue is from the Lord" means that the final outcome of the plans we make is in God's hands. If this is so, why make plans? In doing God's will, these must be partnership between out efforts and God's control. He wants us to use our minds, to seek the advice of others, and to plan. Nevertheless, the results are up to Him. Planning, then, helps us act God's way. As you live for Him, ask for guidance as you plan, and then act on your plan as you trust in Him.

"All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight." People can rationalize anything if they have no standards for judging right and wrong. We can always prove that we are right. Before putting any plan into action , ask yourself these three questions: (1) is this plan in harmony with God's truth? (2) Will it work under real-life conditions? (3) is my attitude pleasing to God?

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