S3: Lean Not on Your Own Understanding (Relaxed)
Relaxed
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28m
We aren't relaxed because we're trying to figure it all out. That really means "I'm just trying to control my life." If you rely on yourself and you succeed, it becomes pride. If you fail, it becomes shame. Both arrogance and shame are manifestations of pride. Rather, your first move should be to go to God.
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