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Submission to God

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implies an entire giving up of our understanding, will, and affections to him or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in—

1. An acquiescence in his right and sovereignty;

2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom;

3. A sense of his love and care;

4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will;

5. Keeping our souls, by faith and patience, from weariness and despondency;

6. A full resignation to his will. (See RESIGNATION).