Psalm 118

It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in humanity.
. . . than to trust in nobles . . .
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.

Here are competing philosophies – competing ideas for how to invest my life, to find security, to trust for the future.

In humanity: Take refuge in the innate goodness of all men. Common. Here’s the problem, we know by Scripture, by observation, and by experience: men are not innately good. We are full of sin.

In nobles: Trust the government – especially those political leaders who will provide and care for you. Don’t make me laugh! The worst of the worst. A vain pursuit filled with evil people.

Instead: Trust in the rejected cornerstone. This is Jesus Christ. I choose to build my life on the foundation He provides. The cornerstone of Truth. The Way to eternal life. Supported and buit up as part of His people.

Praise the Lord!

This illustration (for Psalm 119:35) has been frustrating. It started here – I’ll share several different versions during the week of where this illustration went before it ended where it did.