Do not allow an attitude of fatalism to masquerade as Bitachon.

Do not allow an attitude of fatalism to masquerade as Bitachon.  It is easy to say, "whatever happens is Hashem's will, so I can do whatever I want, because Hashem is running the show."  We have to know that Hashem runs the world according to normal rules of nature, and if we break them, we will face the consequences.  You can not drink poison and think that nothing will happen if Hashem was not planning on it.  You have to take responsibility for your actions.

A person has to realize that acting in the correct way is a moral choice.  If you are obese, you are hurting your body.  You can not say, "it does not matter how fat I am because Hashem is running the show."  You have to do the right thing and take care of your body.

from the Shiur on Naaleh:

Who is the Provider

Teacher: Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Class: Bitachon: Meaning of Trust