Do
not look for support from a friend, nor place your trust in a companion.
Careful even with one who sleeps in your arms. Even the son dishonors his
father, and a daughter opposes her mother. (Micah 7:5-6)
Have you ever been betrayed? Have you been
victimized by fraud? Have people you held in esteem ever shaped “facts” to
influence or persuade you to agree with or to benefit themselves? If you have
graduated from kindergarten, your answer is probably yes.
Micah concludes his prophetic word from the
Lord with a few observations. His verdict on Israel was not flattering. He
concluded that none of those people were trustworthy. So, you shouldn’t be
surprised that you find those around you to be the same. People will let you
down. There are frauds all around. In this world, you will even see that you can’t
trust yourself! Fortunately, Micah’s conclusion brings hope for people as well.
God can be trusted, and He is compassionate to His people.
Recognize that God alone is trustworthy. All
others will ultimately fail to be a faithful friend to you at times. God should
be at the top of your list of valued relationships. God alone is the person who
will always bring value to your life.
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