Micah 7:5
Micah 7:5
Do not trust in a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend.
Trust is a fragile thing, and this verse highlights the dangers of placing too much confidence in others, even in close relationships like neighbors and friends. While it is natural to seek support from those around us, this passage reminds us that human relationships are not always reliable. People will fail us, let us down, or betray our trust. Ultimately, our trust must be in God alone, who is the only one who will never fail us. This verse doesn’t call us to isolate ourselves or to abandon relationships, but it does caution us about placing our full confidence in people who are flawed and imperfect. It challenges us to put our ultimate faith in God, who is trustworthy and faithful, and to seek His guidance in our relationships. In a world filled with uncertainty, God alone is our firm foundation.
Proverbs 22:8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
Job 6:15
My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the stream of brooks that pass away.
Mark 13:13
And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.
Jude 1:18
They said to you, In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.