Surrender our independence to God

The modern world places great emphasis on "freedom of choice," "independence," "self-will," "self-empowerment," and the like. By contrast, the modern world frowns upon surrendering our independence and free-will to some superior authority.

But the Bible teaches that too much emphasis on our own independence is a recipe for sin. To pick just one example, David says (Psalm 37:23-24, NLT),

The LORD directs the steps of the godly.

He delights in every detail of their lives.

Though they stumble, they will never fall,

for the LORD holds them by the hand.

As the king of Israel, David had no superior authority to submit to. At least, not an earthly one. Nonetheless, David surrendered his independence to God. Let us follow David's example by swallowing our pride, surrendering our earthly freedom, and letting God direct our steps.