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Luther's "Let God Be God" - Lutheran (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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Luther often said, "Let God be God." It was his shorthand for Proverbs 3:5-6. Stop trying to figure everything out; stop making yourself the center; stop leaning on your own understanding. Human reaso...

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LutherGodreasontrustlimits

Scripture References

Proverbs 3:5-6

Emotional Tone

trustgriefhope

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