Friends or Foes?
May 22, 2009 at 9:32 am | Posted in A Little Alliteration, Biblical neighbors | 5 CommentsTags: bad neighbors, Bible study on neighbors, Biblical neighbors, fake friends, frenemies, gossip, neighbors, neighbors in the Bible, Psalm 31
The great psalmist of the Bible, David, was surrounded on all sides by threats, enemies, danger, and slander. He described his condition in Psalm 31:11: “I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.” Malicious lies have a way of spreading, and fake friends, perceiving that someone is persecuted, tend to make themselves scarce in the time of need.
David’s response to this situation should be an example for us today: He put his trust in the Lord, believing that his “times” were in God’s hand. (Psalm 31:15) Understanding that God is in complete control of all circumstances is a great source of comfort, and a great encouragement to draw near to Him. What enemy can intimidate us when we are in His hands?
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