Frauds (Psalm 55; John 13:21-30, 36-38; 21:15-19)
/When all the world lets us down, we can take refuge in God, who never will.
I. TAKE REFUGE IN GOD WHEN FRIENDS FORSAKE YOU (VV. 1-23)
A. The Danger of Placing our Trust in Men (vv. 4-16)
B. Beware Counsel that You Want to Hear (Proverbs 27:6; cf. Genesis 3:1-7)
C. Turn to the Only One Who Can Help (vv. 1-3, 17-23)
II. TAKE REFUGE IN HIM WHO WAS FORSAKEN FOR YOU (LUKE 22:47-48; HEBREWS 4:14-16)
A. Jesus Knows what it is to be Betrayed by a Close Friend (Luke 22:47-48)
B. Jesus is Able to Sympathize (Hebrews 4:14-16)
C. Jesus will Never Leave You, Nor Forsake You (Hebrews 13:5-6; 2 Timothy 2:11-13)
III. TAKE REFUGE IN GOD WHEN YOU ARE A FRAUD (JOHN 13:36-38; 21:1-17)
A. When the Fraud is in the Mirror (John 13:36-38; 21:1-17; Proverbs 24:16)
B. A Meal Shared with Frauds