Mic 7:6 For son dishonors father, daughter rises against her mother, daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
Friendly fire is defined as a shooting that hits you from your own side, not from the enemy (Cambridge Dictionary). If you come under friendly fire during a battle, you will be shot by a people on your own side, rather than your enemy ( Collins Dictionary)
Prophet Micah witnessed his society disintegrate. The moral fabric and social cohesion was in a mess. Homes and families had disintegrated to the point that no one could trust a friend. Husbands and wives could not trust each other. Children rebelled against their parents making family members their enemies.
We have been wounded by close affiliates, family and church members. When it happens, kindly don’t fight back, allow the Lord to fight your battles. Wisdom , forbearance, forgiveness and resilience will help you keep your head high during such moments.
Pro 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Further readings:
Gen 50:15-21
Zec 13:6
Luk 22:48
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