Fear of Man Vs God = Snare Vs Safety

"The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe."
Proverbs 29:25

Our worry about what others think of us will entrap us. Let not their opinion influence our decision. Let us not wait for the approval of our fellow men but for the confirmation of the Word of God. We have to give account of our life in person to God, where we cannot make any excuses, nor the people for whom we feared come to our aid. When we fear God alone, trusting Him as our Guardian, we will enjoy His providence and safety.

Test A Man By His Character

"By their fruits you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?"
Matthew 7:16

Let us not be drawn by the external works or conversations of men. Men with fruit of faith, holiness, peace, joy or comfort are to be admired but those who prick and pierce, giving pain and agitation to our soul are to be eluded. Let us not expect any good fruit from such evil breeds.Though the flowers are pretty, leaves so colourful & barks so elegant, it is the fruit that determines.