Rom 11:34 | MHM | STEP | v. 34 : Paul asks, For who has known the mind of the Lord ? (Romans 11:34 ). Is there anyone who can say they have fully understood God’s thoughts? No one is part of God’s secret council except for Jesus (John 1:18 ). Paul repeats this question in another letter (1 Corinthians 2:16 ). Only through Christ can we know what we need to for happiness and salvation. The secret of the Lord is with those that fear him (Psalm 25:14 ). We know enough to trust God, but not enough to question His wisdom. No one can be God’s counsellor or tell Him what to do (Isaiah 40:13–14 ). God does not need advice from anyone, because He is infinitely wise.

‏ Romans 11:34

v. 34: Paul asks, For who has known the mind of the Lord? (Romans 11:34 ^a). Is there anyone who can say they have fully understood God’s thoughts? No one is part of God’s secret council except for Jesus (John 1:18 ^b). Paul repeats this question in another letter (1 Corinthians 2:16 ^c). Only through Christ can we know what we need to for happiness and salvation. The secret of the Lord is with those that fear him (Psalm 25:14 ^d). We know enough to trust God, but not enough to question His wisdom. No one can be God’s counsellor or tell Him what to do (Isaiah 40:13–14 ^e). God does not need advice from anyone, because He is infinitely wise.