In Proverbs 29 we are warned against placing our confidence in man.
Proverbs 29:25-26, “The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord.”
This is an important exhortation, for our tendency is (a) to surround ourselves with men and women whom we can trust, and then (b) to lean on them for support. Yet you must see, in the words of this Proverb, this always “will bring a snare” for man at his best, at best is a sinner. Think of it; the heroes of our faith have some pretty bad character flaws:
• Adam was a joke when it came to being a protector of his home. • Noah had a drinking problem. • Abraham was a liar. • Isaac a weak leader. • Jacob a deceiver. • Joseph struggled with arrogance and pride. • Moses was a murderer. • David an adulterer, liar, and murder. • Solomon was a womanizer. • Peter struggled with pride as well as cowardice. • Thomas had a critical spirit. • James and John struggled with a bad temper and so were aptly named, “the Sons of Thunder.” • Matthew was a tax-collector which meant he learned to get by on manipulation. • Paul had to be kept by God from his sinful pride. • Timothy was a weak leader.
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