In God We Trust?

Jeremiah 17

Thus says the LORD,

"Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind

And makes flesh his strength,

And whose heart turns away from the LORD.  

 "For he will be like a bush in the desert

And will not see when prosperity comes,

But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness,

A land of salt without inhabitant. (Vs.5-6)

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD

And whose trust is the LORD.

"For he will be like a tree planted by the water,

That extends its roots by a stream

And will not fear when the heat comes;

But its leaves will be green,

And it will not be anxious in a year of drought

Nor cease to yield fruit. (Vs.7-8)

You know how I love to make my lists.  Here is a good one for you…

Cursed Man                                                                        Blessed Man

Trusts in mankind                                                  Trusts in the Lord

Makes flesh his strength                                      Is like a tree planted by water

Heart turns away from the Lord                        Will not fear when heat comes

Is like a bush in the desert                                   its leaves will always be green

Can’t even see when prosperity comes           Will not be anxious in drought

Will live in stony wastes in wilderness              never ceases to yield fruit

So here is the question of the day.  Who do you trust in?