From what I've read it seems like God didn't really tell people to kick back, but rather pursue righteous goals with everything you've got. Where He would step in is when people followed this in seemingly hopeless situations. Then they would miraculously win when it didn't appear to be possible. David and Goliath, red sea, etc...

From what I've read it seems like God didn't really tell people to kick back, but rather pursue righteous goals with everything you've got. Where he would step in is when people followed this in seemingly hopeless situations. Then they would miraculously win when it didn't appear to be possible. David and Goliath, red sea, etc...