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.
1 Samuel 20:41
I am distressed, for you are very dear to me, my brother Jonathan.
Psalms 109:5
They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Psalms 41:9
Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.
Matthew 24:9
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.