"Thus says the Lord:
Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord." (Jeremiah 17: 5 NABRE)
Why such a severe curse on anyone who trusts in human being? To get our attention. Some people trust in humans to provide them with job, money and even life. The Bible warns again and again, put no trust in man or in princes or in horses and chariots (tanks, fighter bombers, etc). (Cf Psalm 118: 8; 146: 3)
The fellow who trusts in humans or themselves is like a barren bush in the desert that enjoys no change of season. (Jeremiah 17: 6). Just like the 4 Seasons in nature, are the seasons of a man's life. Spring follows winter.
On Day 16 of 40 of Lent 2017, the word of God asks us: Who do you trust?
"Blessed are those who trust in the Lord; the Lord will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream:
It does not fear heat when it comes,
its leaves stay green;
In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit." (Jeremiah 17: 7 - 8 NABRE)
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