OT Promise 392: Safe from Snares

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

The contrast between believer and unbeliever is brought out by the terms “fear of man” and “trust in the Lord.” The threat of the one ensnares; the promise for the other keeps us safe. Snares and traps are all around us, but when we trust in the Lord we will be safe. It is necessary to take hold of this promise by faith, because we don’t usually see the snares (that’s why they are called snares), nor do we always feel safe (but faith trumps feelings).

It is easier to be led by fear of people (what they think, whether I am liked, how I am treated, my reputation) than by trust in the Lord. So we have a promise in order that we might know whom to fear (believe). “Fear not them which kill the body; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and qbody in hell.” This is God: fear (trust) Him; He will keep you safe. Eternal life and death are in His hands.

He promises to protect you from the snares you don’t even notice, particularly from fear of man. Just walk through life trusting God. It’s His responsibility to keep you safe. “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not with him graciously give us all things.