‘To fear anyone will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe’ (29:25). Do not live in fear of what others may think or do. This is a constant theme in Proverbs (11:2 18:12 21:4 22:4).īe confident in the Lord. In particular, I notice this balance between humility and confidence: ‘Pride lands you flat on your face humility prepares you for honours’ (v.23, MSG). There is much to ponder in today’s passage in Proverbs about not speaking before we think (v.20), controlling anger and hot-temperedness (v.22), and trusting God as being the ultimate source of justice (v.26). ![]() ![]() At other times, I have felt great confidence but, perhaps, lacked humility. There have been times in my life when I have been humbled (perhaps by some failure) and not felt very confident. ![]() I find it very hard to maintain the balance between humility and confidence. But whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
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