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Abraham's Trust Without Understanding - Reformed (Proverbs 3:5-6)
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God told Abraham: leave your country, go to a place I will show you. Abraham went—"not knowing where he was going" (Hebrews 11:8). He didn't understand the destination, the timeline, or the method. He just trusted. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart." Abraham leaned entirely on God's character, not his comprehension. This is covenant faith: God makes promises; we trust the Promise-Maker. The Reformed tradition emphasizes: our understanding is fallen and limited; God's wisdom is perfect. Lean on Him.
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