9-6

9-6

Do everything in dependance on me. The desire to act independently – apart from me – springs from the root of pride. Self-sufficiency is subtle, insinuating its way into your thoughts and actions without your realizing it. But apart from me, you can do nothing: that is, nothing of eternal value. My deepest desire for you is that you learn to depend on me in every situation. I move heaven and earth to accomplish this purpose, but you must collaborate with me in this training. Teaching you would be simple if I neglected your free will or overwhelmed you with my power. However, I love you too much to withdraw the godlike privilege I bestowed on you as my image-bearer. Use your freedom wisely by relying on me constantly. Thus you enjoy my presence and my peace.

在一切事情上都要依靠我。渴望独立行动 - 远离我 - 源自骄傲的根源。自足是微妙的，它会在你不自觉的情况下渗入你的思维和行动。但离了我，你就不能做什么：意思是，不能成就有任何永恒价值的事情。我对你最深切的愿望是，你能在每种情况下学会依靠我。我竭尽全力来实现这个目的，但在这个训练中，你必须与我合作。如果我忽视你的自由意志或用我的力量压倒你，教导你会很简单。然而，我太爱你了，不会剥夺你作为我的形象承载者所赋予的像神一样的特权。明智地运用你的自由，不断地依靠我。这样你就能享受我的同在和我的平安。