Have you ever heard the phrase "God helps those who help themselves?" Many people believe that it is from the Bible, but it is actually a quote from Benjamin Franklin. Think closely about the phrase for a moment. When I read it, it tells me that God either doesn't exist or he isn't interested in providing any help for us, neither of which are scriptural ideas.
Instead we see time and again throughout the scriptures that God is the One who we are to turn to in times of difficulty and trouble. The Psalms are full of the prayers of people crying to God. In Philippians 4:6 we are urged to bring our requests to God.
While Ben Franklin was a wise man, he like many of our founding fathers believed in the great American ideals of self-sufficiency, while as Christians we are called to give up control to the Lord.
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hey Jim, thanks for the reminder! I find myself lately turning to my own self to assure that things will get done, but of course they usually and ultimately fail without seeking help from the Lord. Thanks for the reminder today, it's definetly a day where I needed it.
Thanks for your insight. It would probably be better said that God helps those who cannot help themselves.
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