Pro 29:25 | MHM | STEP | The Fear of Man Versus Trust in the LORD This section teaches us about the dangers of being afraid of other people and the blessing that comes from trusting God. It explains that fear of people can lead us into trouble and even cause us to sin, but trusting in the Lord keeps us safe and secure. v. 25 : The verse says, The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe . This means we should not be overly afraid of powerful people, whether they are leaders or crowds. Being scared of others can trap us and make us fall into temptation. For example, Abraham lied about his wife because he was afraid (Genesis 12:12-13 ), and Peter denied Jesus out of fear (Luke 22:57 ). We should not allow fear to stop us from doing what is right, even if we face danger (Daniel 3:16; Psalm 118:6 ). People can only harm our bodies, but God is the one who truly protects us (Luke 12:5 ). If we put our trust in the Lord , He will lift us above fear and keep us safe. As it says, I will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2 ).

‏ Proverbs 29:25

The Fear of Man Versus Trust in the LORD

This section teaches us about the dangers of being afraid of other people and the blessing that comes from trusting God. It explains that fear of people can lead us into trouble and even cause us to sin, but trusting in the Lord keeps us safe and secure.

v. 25: The verse says, The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe . This means we should not be overly afraid of powerful people, whether they are leaders or crowds. Being scared of others can trap us and make us fall into temptation. For example, Abraham lied about his wife because he was afraid (Genesis 12:12-13 ^a), and Peter denied Jesus out of fear (Luke 22:57 ^b). We should not allow fear to stop us from doing what is right, even if we face danger (Daniel 3:16; Psalm 118:6 ^c). People can only harm our bodies, but God is the one who truly protects us (Luke 12:5 ^d). If we put our trust in the Lord, He will lift us above fear and keep us safe. As it says, I will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2 ^e).