Isaiah 31:1. “Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not to the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!”
MISPLACED TRUST. There the leaders go again seeking an unholy alliance - Not realizing arrogance can go both ways, and they will come back to defy us. Why is the lesson of faith so hard to learn? Why is the will of God so easy to spurn? Why in trouble do we still, to weak men turn? Stop! The ultimate ways of the world-alliances are to betray us.
A friend you've known for years has a wonderful plan. He insists it is legitimate, not some kind of a scam. If you loan him your money and follow his lead - In a short time, you will be rich and have all you'll need - Just take his advice and to his guidance give heed - Stop! Don't give in to his plea; don't even think about it; he is a deceitful man.
Someone says there's a miraculous cure that has been found. It is based on some common things that come from the ground. For just a few dollars right at the start - This cure starts to work right at the heart - There are small monthly payments that won't even hurt - Stop! Take time to research and see if this scheme is in any way sound.
If the words are, “I know it's not in the Bible, but I assure you it is true.” Someone has decided to make a target out of you. They come to you with some words from their book- And tell you of the findings of this new way they took- Just follow them and you will soon have a new out-look. Stop! Do not forsake God for them and the truths you know.
When we turn away from the biblical ways of the Lord, And neglect prayer and the regular reading of God's Word - We are in danger of falling - And of hearing strange voices calling - And may end up foolishly following Ungodly men instead of the known will of God.
“O All-Wise God: I know there are strange attractions that hold promises that are unfounded. Yet many of Thy people seem to think that they can trust in money, in human advice, in strange doctrines and forsake Thy truth for them. Help me this day to give biblical counsel regarding living the Christian life in an ungodly world. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”