| Government | We rely on government legislation to protect the moral decisions we want made, but legislation cannot change people’s hearts. |
| Science | We enjoy the benefits of science and technology. We look to scientific predictions and analysis before we look to the Bible. |
| Education | We act as though education and degrees can guarantee our future and success without considering what God plans for our future. |
| Medical care | We regard medicine as the way to prolong life and preserve its quality—quite apart from faith and moral living. |
| Financial systems | We place our faith in financial “security”—making as much money as we can for ourselves—forgetting that, while being wise with our money, we must trust God for our needs. |
Isaiah warned Judah not to ally with Egypt (20:5; 30:1, 2; 31:1). He knew that trust in any nation or any military might was futile. Judah’s only hope was to trust in God. Although we don’t consciously put our hope for deliverance in political alliances in quite the same way, we often put our hope in other places.