Contemplative Bible Reading

Proverbs 29:25 (New Living Translation)

25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.

This is a wise saying written a few thousand years ago. Lots of “wise sayings” were written a few thousand years ago. This one is from God and concerns mankind and God. Let’s pay more attention to this one.

Am I afraid of other people? Yes, there are some frightful people out there. Am I really afraid of people in general? Am I afraid that what I have can be taken by these other people?

We are in an election year in America. I think this will be published online a few days after the national election. Lots of fear, uncertainty, and doubt in America this autumn.

Do we fear them? Do we fear those other people who voted for those other people? I’m not sure who “we” and “them” are, but them are not we, or something like that.

Fear is a dangerous trap. It leads to all sorts of un-God-like behavior. Such behavior is bad for me. See how this works. Fear, ungodly behavior, sin, destruction of myself. Not good. The first step—fear—is a trap.

How do I escape this downward spiral? Trust the LORD. Pretty simple idea which can become all complicated and icky and such if I let it. Trust the LORD, Dwayne. Avoid fear of others. Please God, help my in my unbelief.