1) building a house

2) protecting a city, and

3) earning a living.

In all 3 instances, the sovereign intention of God is far more crucial to the outcome than man’s efforts. Otherwise, a man’s endeavor is in vain (cf. Etc 1:2; 12:8).

Thank you John MacArthur Study Bible.

Father, dependent in this culture, has such negative connotations, yet for us who believe in Jesus, it is critical to be dependent on you, for EVERYTHING!