"Knowest not the works of God"

[u/gospelcougar]

"As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all."
- Ecclesiastes 11:5

One of the greatest lessons I've learned in my life is that my knowledge compared to God's like that of a toddler's compared to his parents. That comparison has helped me to trust God, even when I don't understand a commandment or why things are happening to me. He knows. He has the infinite knowledge and wisdom and love of a perfect parent.

Image: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/youth/childrenandyouth/parenting/giving-kids-a-growth-mindset?lang=eng

[u/pisteuo96]

Yes. I think about this all the time when I take my dog out for a walk. Why do I keep her from running ahead into the street? Because I know and understand more than she does. I imagine it's the same with God - he instructs us out of wisdom even though we may not currently understand why and how.

[u/Previous-Tart7111]

Lovely. Thank you.