Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.

Psalm 146


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I will praise the Lord all my life; 

    I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 

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Do not put your trust in princes, 

    in human beings, who cannot save.

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When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; 

    on that very day their plans come to nothing. 

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Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,

    whose hope is in the Lord their God.

I know for myself that I put too much trust in people - this is wrong and God says it is.  This is not to say that you cannot trust people...it is just that you should not trust others to the extent that you don't trust God.  In other words, are you hoping others will fill a void in your heart that only God can fill.

I suppose another way of looking at this is that I don't want to get all of my happiness based on others' actions that I desire.  If I am to experience true peace, joy and happiness, I must love the Lord my God with all of my heart, mind, and soul.

Other scripture to  support my thoughts:

First of all, many people have false teachings....

15“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. ¹⁶ By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ¹⁷ Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ¹⁸ A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ¹⁹ Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.²⁰ Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:15-20

Additionally, even if someone who speaks truth...there is but one God and Jesus Christ should be our firm foundation.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

My Prayer: Lord, there is none like You.  You are everything and You love me and are so full of grace for me.  This is once again amazing to me - because I am weak and disobedient.  Thank You Lord Jesus for such great love and grace - I am undeserving.  Please forgive me for my sin today and help purify and strengthen me.