11 With his great power the Lord warned me not to follow the path which the people were following. He said,
12 “Do not join in the schemes of the people and do not be afraid of the things that they fear.
13 Remember that I, the Lord Almighty, am holy; I am the one you must fear.
14 Because of my awesome holiness I am like a stone that people stumble over; I am like a trap that will catch the people of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel and the people of Jerusalem.
15 Many will stumble; they will fall and be crushed. They will be caught in a trap.”
16 You, my disciples are to guard and preserve the messages that God has given me.
17 The Lord has hidden himself from his people, but I trust him and place my hope in him.