Nawˬ hui shu hta‸ te luˬ te sheˆ piˇ tuˬ dawˇ nyi chehˇ ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, nawˬ hui te chehˇ ve kanˉ awˬ hkʼaw lo gʼa luˬ gʼa sheˆ tuˬ yoˬ. Nawˬ hui gʼa tu‸ gʼa hkanˍ jaˇ tuˬ Gʼuiˬsha te laˇ tuˬ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In Isaiah 50:11, God is speaking to those who trust in their own power or light rather than His. He warns them that they will ultimately face sorrow if they continue on that path.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with matches and sparks. God is saying, 'If you play with fire, you'll get burned. You'll be in pain later on because of the choices you make.' He wants us to rely on Him instead of our own ideas.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC, addressing the Israelites. He was warning them about trusting in their own strength rather than God's guidance, a common issue in the culture of that time.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse applies to people who rely on their own wisdom or power instead of God's. For example, someone might ignore God's advice and make a risky business decision, leading to regret later.