What does the Bible say about trusting other people?
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The Bible teaches that we should love and serve others wisely, yet place our ultimate trust in the unchanging God rather than in fallen human beings. Micah 7:5-6 recognizes that even close relationships can fail, while Hebrews 13:8 grounds believers in Christ's constant faithfulness. Love is not gullible or self-protective: 1 Corinthians 13:7 calls us to patient, hopeful charity, and Luke 10:27 commands love for neighbor. Christians should provide for their households, honor commitments, and pursue peace, but leave vengeance to God (1 Timothy 5:8; Romans 12:19). Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:38-39 urges humble restraint rather than retaliation, even when others disappoint or wrong us.
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- Micah 7:5-6 8 votes
[5] Don't trust in a neighbor. Don't put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, Be careful of the words of your mouth! [6] For the son dishonors the father, The daughter rises up against her mother, The daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; A man's enemies are the men of his own house.
- Luke 10:27 4 votes
He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
- Romans 12:19 3 votes
Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."
- John 14:15 3 votes
If you love me, keep my commandments.
- Matthew 5:38-39 2 votes
[38] "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' [39] But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
- Proverbs 25:26 2 votes
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, So is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
- Hebrews 13:8 2 votes
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
- 1 Corinthians 13:7 2 votes
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
- 1 Timothy 5:8 2 votes
But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
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