But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. (Jeremiah 17:7) There are two kinds of men: independent and dependent. Here are definitions for those two words: Independent—to not be influenced or controlled by others, in matters of opinion or conduct. The independent man thinks he is the master of his fate. He believes he is in charge and doesn’t need to rely on God. He tries to make a plan for himself and works hard to carry it out. Dependent—to rely on or trust in someone or something for support, favor etc. This man is relying on God and looking for His favor. He is not irresponsible but rather trusts God for his work, marriage, children and life. He asks God for direction in his life and trusts that God will lead Him. He believes God’s plan is best for him. The world tells men that we are supposed to be independent, self-sufficient and autonomous. The Bible tells us that we are to be subjects of a most High, most Good, most Powerful God. Which one makes sense in the long run? MIMBS 8 46 Monday—September 4•Dependent or Independent How would a friend or colleague describe your life—dependent or independent? Why? Daily Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:1–9:18, 2 Corinthians 7:8–16, Psalm 48:1–14, Proverbs 22:17–19 Tuesday—September 5•All by Himself This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5) I went to lunch with a man to talk about the work of Man in the Mirror. He lived in Orlando when Disney started in the 1970s. He was involved in real estate and it made him a very wealthy man. He no longer needed to work. I asked him, “What do you do with your time?” He looked at me and said, “Pat, I pretty much do whatever I want to do.” A few years later, he died suddenly while sitting in his recliner. It was a place where he sat for many hours over the last few years of life. He spent his days in front of the television all alone. I don’t think that’s how he wanted to live life or spend his time. But that’s what he ended up doing. He was an independent man—an independent, Christian man. He trusted in himself and in his money. That determined everything about his life—even how he died. MIMBS 8 Why do you think a man would choose this way to spend his life and his money? What would you say to a man like that if you had the chance? Daily Reading: Ecclesiastes 10:1–12:14, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, Psalm 49:1–20, Proverbs 22:20–21
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