Expectations
What kind of expectations are we supposed to or, should I say, allowed to place on other humans? I struggle with having expectations about things and people, and being disappointed. I *think* we are supposed to have SOME form of expectations for people in our lives, aren't we?
When is it ok to Trust another human? I mean I KNOW that we are to put our trust in God.. but when is it ok to trust others...not for answers necessarily.. but to just trust someone?
I am searching through all of the references in the bible to the word TRUST, and so far, I haven't found anything that says we should trust others.. in fact i just found these verses:
Psalm 49:12-14 (Contemporary English Version)
12Our human glory disappears,
and, like animals, we die.
13Here is what happens to fools
and to those who trust
the words of fools:
14They are like sheep
with death as their shepherd,
leading them to the grave. [a] In the morning God's people
will walk all over them,
as their bodies lie rotting
in their home, the grave.
Psalm 118:8
(KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
(AMP)It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
(CEV) It is better to trust the LORD for protection than to trust anyone else,
(NLT) It is better to trust the LORD than to put confidence in people.
(MSG) Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in people;
Psalm 146:3
(KJV)Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
(AMP)Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no help.
Proverbs 20:6
(CEV)There are many who say, "You can trust me!" But can they be trusted?
Isaiah 2:22
(NLT)Stop putting your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath. How can they be of help to anyone?
But I also found these (which indicates to me that there is some trusting of humans):
Proverbs 3:29
(CEV)Don't try to be mean to neighbors who trust you.
Proverbs 10:32
(CEV)If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.
Proverbs 25:13
(CEV)A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.
Proverbs 27:6
(CEV)You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.
Proverbs 31:11
(NLT)Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.
1 Comments:
Well.. i am not referring to the "responsibilities" type of expectations. It's more about expectations for people not to hurt me and protect me/guard my heart. I am not referring just to significant other relationships.. though it certainly applies to them too. This thought process didnt really come from a boyfriend/girlfriend type of relationship.. though it certainly has been affected by one.
Sorry.. it's hard to put my thoughts into words.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:22:00 AM
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