Let me start with something that will probably make a lot of Christians uncomfortable:
Not everyone who talks about God should be trusted.
Not everyone who quotes Scripture is safe.
And not everyone who calls you “brother” or “sister” is sent by God.
That sounds harsh, doesn’t it? We’ve been taught that Christians should be loving, kind, forgiving, and open-hearted—and that’s true. But somewhere along the way, many believers quietly adopted a dangerous assumption:
“If someone says they’re a Christian, I should trust them.”
The Bible never teaches that.
In fact, the Bible teaches the opposite.
Scripture repeatedly warns us that deception often comes wearing religious clothes. The greatest threats to your faith will not always come from atheists, unbelievers, or obvious enemies. Many times, they come from people who look spiritual, sound spiritual, and even use God’s name.
Jesus Himself said:
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, NKJV)
Notice this: wolves don’t come looking like wolves. They come looking like sheep.
That’s why discernment is not optional for a believer—it’s essential.
Trust is powerful. It opens doors. It shapes your decisions. It influences your beliefs. And if you place it in the wrong hands, it can slowly pull you away from truth, from wisdom, and sometimes even from God Himself.
So here is God’s warning—not to make you cynical, but to make you wise.
There are 7 types of people the Bible strongly cautions us not to trust.
Not to hate.
Not to attack.
But not to entrust your heart, mind, and direction to.
Let’s walk through them.
1. The Flattering Person
These are the people who constantly praise you, hype you, and tell you exactly what you want to hear.
They sound loving. Encouraging. Positive.
But their words are not rooted in truth—they’re rooted in manipulation.
The Bible says:
“A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.” (Proverbs 29:5, NKJV)
Flattery feels good, but it’s dangerous because it bypasses discernment. It feeds pride. It disarms wisdom.
Real friends tell you the truth.
Flatterers tell you what keeps you dependent on them.
If someone never challenges you, never corrects you, and never points out your blind spots—be careful. They may love your approval more than your soul.
2. The Ungodly Counselor
Not all advice is good advice—even if it sounds logical.
The Bible opens the entire book of Psalms with this warning:
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.” (Psalm 1:1, NKJV)
Some people are smart. Educated. Experienced.
But they have no reverence for God.
Their advice is based on:
- Feelings instead of truth
- Culture instead of Scripture
- Success instead of obedience
They’ll tell you what works, not what’s right.
What’s comfortable, not what’s holy.
Never forget: a person can help you succeed in life while slowly destroying your soul.
3. The Double-Minded Believer
These are Christians who live with one foot in the world and one foot in the church.
They love God—sometimes.
They obey God—when it’s convenient.
They follow truth—until it costs them something.
The Bible says:
“A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:8, NKJV)
Unstable people are unpredictable. And unpredictable people should not be trusted with spiritual influence.
Their beliefs change with trends.
Their convictions shift with emotions.
Their loyalty fades with pressure.
They’re not evil—but they’re not anchored either.
And if you follow someone who has no firm foundation, eventually you’ll start drifting too.
4. The Habitual Liar
This one seems obvious, but many believers ignore it because they want to see the best in people.
The Bible doesn’t sugarcoat it:
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.” (Proverbs 12:22, NKJV)
If someone lies easily, casually, or repeatedly—about small things or big things—they are showing you their character.
Trust is built on truth.
And where truth is absent, trust is foolish.
You cannot build a godly life on a dishonest foundation.
5. The Proud and Unteachable Person
These are people who think they already know everything.
They don’t listen.
They don’t receive correction.
They don’t submit to authority.
Even God resists them.
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6, NKJV)
Pride makes a person spiritually deaf.
And if God Himself resists the proud, why would you trust them to guide your life?
6. The Divisive Person
They thrive on drama, gossip, and conflict.
There’s always a story.
Always an issue.
Always someone they’re “concerned about.”
The Bible says:
“Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition.” (Titus 3:10, NKJV)
Divisive people don’t bring peace—they bring confusion disguised as concern.
They don’t heal relationships—they poison them.
And if you trust them with your heart, they’ll eventually turn you against people God never told you to leave.
7. The Hypocrite
This is the most dangerous one.
Not because they’re obvious—but because they’re convincing.
Jesus said:
“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.” (Matthew 15:8, NKJV)
They talk holy.
They act spiritual.
They post Bible verses.
But their private life contradicts their public image.
And Jesus reserved His strongest rebukes not for sinners—but for religious hypocrites.
Because nothing damages faith more than someone who represents God but doesn’t reflect Him.
The Real Point (Don’t Miss This)
This isn’t about becoming paranoid.
It’s about becoming discerning.
The Bible never tells us to trust everyone.
It tells us to test everyone.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God.” (1 John 4:1, NKJV)
Love is not blind.
Faith is not naive.
And wisdom is not gullible.
You can love people without following them.
You can forgive people without trusting them.
You can be kind without being careless.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can say is:
“I love you… but I don’t trust your influence.”
Because God cares too much about your soul to leave it unguarded.
And maybe the real warning isn’t just about who you trust…
…but about who you’ve already been trusting without realizing it.
A Hard Truth We Can’t Ignore: You Might Be One of Them
Now here’s the part most people skip.
It’s easy to read this list and start mentally naming people:
“Oh, I know someone like that.”
“Yep, that’s definitely him.”
“Wow, this describes her perfectly.”
But the Bible doesn’t call us to examine others first.
It calls us to examine ourselves first.
Paul says:
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” (2 Corinthians 13:5, NKJV)
In other words, before you ask “Who should I not trust?” you should ask:
“Am I becoming someone who can be trusted?”
That question changes everything.
Because the real danger isn’t just being deceived by the wrong people.
The real danger is slowly becoming the kind of person God warns others about.
Ask yourself honestly:
- Do I exaggerate the truth or hide things when it benefits me?
- Do I give advice rooted in Scripture—or just my opinions?
- Am I teachable, or do I always have to be right?
- Do my private actions match my public faith?
- Do people feel peace around me—or pressure, confusion, and drama?
Those are not comfortable questions. But they are holy ones.
The goal of this message is not to make you suspicious of everyone.
The goal is to make you responsible for yourself.
Because in a world full of deception, division, and spiritual noise, God is looking for a different kind of believer:
Someone whose words are reliable.
Someone whose life is consistent.
Someone whose faith is real even when no one is watching.
Jesus said:
“Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” (Matthew 5:37, NKJV)
That’s the mark of a trustworthy person.
Not perfection.
Not popularity.
But integrity.
So yes—be careful who you trust.
But even more than that, make this your prayer:
“Lord, make me the kind of person others can trust without fear, without manipulation, and without regret.”
Because the greatest testimony you can ever have is not how spiritual you sound…
…it’s how safe people feel when they walk with you.
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