Date: July 8, 2026. Lesson 133-2026. Title: Faithful in Trouble, Wise in Comfort

July 8, 2026

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Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint. That is the opening image of Proverbs 25:19, and the teachers on Morning Manna spend the episode pressing into why Solomon chose those two specific, painful, and disabling injuries. The central argument is that both verses 19 and 20 of Proverbs 25 are about the damage caused by the wrong response to a person in need—trusting the wrong person in a crisis, and offering the wrong comfort to someone already grieving.

The Weight of Misplaced Trust

The teaching on verse 19 focuses on the timing of the failure. The Hebrew word for "confidence" (mita) describes the weight of dependence, the thing on which one leans. The "unfaithful man" is more precisely a treacherous or deceitful person—someone who gave the appearance of reliability without possessing it. The damage is not a minor disappointment; it is a disabling injury. A broken tooth shatters precisely when you bite down, and a dislocated foot collapses the moment you put your full weight on it. Both images describe the same experience: confident reliance followed by sudden, painful failure at the worst possible moment.

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1 Faithful in Trouble, Wise in Comfort
2 Timestamped Outline
3 (00:00) **Opening and Announcements** - Rick Wiles welcomes listeners and explains the viewing format (28 minutes on Faith TV, full hour at MannaNation.com)
4 (02:18) **Scripture Reading and Introduction** - Proverbs 25:19-20 is read from both King James and Septuagint versions
5 (05:44) **The Broken Tooth and Dislocated Foot** - Verse 19 unpacks trusting an unfaithful person in crisis
6 (09:33) **Why a Broken Tooth and a Dislocated Foot?** - The specific physical images teach about nourishment and movement
7 (12:51) **The Moral Obligation of Trust** - Verse 19 demands honest self-assessment before accepting another's trust

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Show Notes

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Proverbs 25:19–20, where Solomon teaches two essential qualities of biblical love: being trustworthy in times of crisis and offering comfort with wisdom. An unreliable friend wounds like a broken tooth or a slipping foot, while careless attempts to cheer a grieving heart only deepen its pain. This lesson explores what it means to be someone others can depend on, why compassion requires discernment, and how Christ provides the perfect example of both unwavering faithfulness and tender comfort to those who suffer. Lesson 133-2026 Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting MannaNation.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961 MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It’s the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com