I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. ~ Jeremiah 10:23 ESV
Eight implications to ponder from this verse…
Revelation is necessary for direction
The natural state of mankind is one of aimlessness
The fundamental focus of mankind should be outward, not inward
Introspection should lead to a sense of neediness
The statement “follow your heart” may be the worst advice ever
Mankind is dependent, not self-sufficient
Life’s highest purpose is not self-actualization
The desires we find naturally occurring within us are not worthy of being our guiding principles