Saul’s plan to pass his reign on to his sons was vain. Thus also David was in error when he gave a preferential position to Absalom. So it is that God puts to naught the thoughts and plans that do not depend on the Word, and rightly so. For why do we want to prescribe to Him and add to His wisdom? Let us learn, therefore, to submit ourselves to the counsels of God and to refrain from the cares and thoughts that God has not commanded. There is nothing safer or more acceptable to God than if we refrain