Friend or Foe?

Proverbs 27:6 “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Why do some people try to instill fear in you? I mean, they go out of their way to make you feel afraid and troubled about certain situations in your life. They pretend to be concerned by saying things like, “Are you alright?” but they say it as if we were back in the 1800s and we are run- away slaves. Don’t get me wrong it is okay to ask, “Are you alright?” but what good is it to say it if comes from a cold heart?
Why do some people do this? The reason is because they want to transfer a spirit of fear to you. They want you to stumble and lose focus. But they fail to realize that there isn't anything that can make you doubt Jesus and your love for him.

True friends will never try to instill fear in you. Even when you are going through bad things in life, they will continue to show you unconditional encouragement and love. They would never try to make the situation more dramatic than it is. People like this or either one of two things; 1.) They are not truly friends, but wolves in sheep’s clothing, and know exactly what they are doing ,or 2.) They can’t see themselves because they are in total darkness. If you want to know if someone is really for or against you, just wait until you are going through some heavy things, and you will get your answer. For some of you it may be hard for you to accept the reality that you get, but remember you can’t make anyone love you no matter how much of a friend you are to them. All you can do is continue to love them and hope that they see the light which is God's everlasting love.


Can anyone out there relate?

Be Blessed *Y’all.