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Where There Is No Vision . . .

November 14, 2023 by Charles Stone Articles, Leadership

where there is no vision
"Where there is no vision, the people perish." might well be translated, "Where there is no sense of God’s revelation – His Word – people run wild."

I’m sure there are many of you who have read or heard it proclaimed before: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

It’s a powerful line and one that has been used by many a leader (or leadership consultant) to extol the importance of having a vision and casting it, so that the people you lead will be served.

The source is Proverbs 29:18. Only it isn’t.

No Vision – Or “No Revelation?”

The best translation of the Hebrew for “vision” is actually “revelation.” And it isn’t a reference to a leader’s revelation about what the people should do or be, but rather about the importance of people knowing and following God’s revelation. In its typical Old Testament context, it refers to prophetic revelation given by God, through a prophet, to the people. This revelation can be withheld or refused.

The result? The word “perish” is actually best translated “cast off restraint.” Think of undisciplined children running wild around the house.

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About Charles Stone

Charles Stone is the pastor of West Park Church in Canada. Charles is passionate about the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and Biblical truth. Charles is the author of numerous articles and a handful of books, including Holy Noticing. He and his wife have three adult children and two grandchildren.

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