"Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you. Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm" (Proverbs 3:29-30).
There is a very important factor involved in all relationships. Whether we are in a relationship at home, work, or in our neighborhoods, the trust factor is essential.
The people in our lives must know they can trust us. They have to be able to confidently live their lives knowing that we are not planning evil against them while we smilingly call them friend. Jesus had a "friend" like that. His name was Judas. Judas planned evil against Jesus as well as contended with Him for no reason. Jesus had only done good things for Judas... He had done him no harm.
Building trust is one thing but keeping trust is another. Sustaining trust the only way a deep and strong friendship can grow deeper and stronger. While we are making plans today, let's be sure we plan good things for our friends and families. If there is to be contention in our day, let it be against the forces of evil that try to destroy and discourage our relationships built on trust.
Let's pay close attention to the trust factor as we avoid, at all cost, being anything like Judas!
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