Fearing People

Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the LORD means safety. Proverbs 29:25

One example of this trap comes to us in those stories where the great scientist once received a poor grade in the subject he or she is most famous for mastering. The musician who once failed at band or music class but went on to become an artist lauded by many may be another. These examples may show the fear once instilled in young students by their overbearing teachers. When taught through fear we often do not perform well and the usual method to relieve this fear is that the student comes to 'hate' the subject and does not return to it. Other authority figures in life may have done the same to us in our younger days. However, this proverb does not limit its words to youth. 

Miserable is the adult who fears people, but the proverb also offers to us a solution - trusting the LORD! Safety is offered as a reward for this trusting, and what a reward it is for us in this dark age of the world. That safety should begin in trusting the Lord is no surprise to those who believe in Jesus. We had to trust in Him to save us as we repented of our sin. As with many promises of our Lord though, we need to remind one another of these things as forgetfulness of the Lord's goodness sneaks up on even the most diligent of Bible students. 

Trusting in the Lord's goodness on this Friday!

Bucky