Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your

“Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God.” Thus spoke Lawrence Welk, a man known to many for his music and gentleness of spirit, yet beneath his calm melodies lay a wisdom forged by faith and experience. In these few simple words, he captured a truth as old as the Psalms: that human love is a blessing, but human trust, if placed without discernment, can become a wound. To love all is divine; to trust wholly only in God is wisdom. For though men’s hearts are changeable as the tides, the heart of God is constant as the stars.

The origin of this saying may seem humble, yet its roots reach deep into Scripture and the lived struggles of the faithful. Welk, a man of strong Christian belief, rose from poverty to fame, guided by hard work and prayer. He knew both loyalty and betrayal, both the kindness of others and the frailty of human nature. From that journey arose this insight: that while we are called to love people—to show compassion, mercy, and grace—we must guard our ultimate trust. For God alone is the rock that does not crumble, the promise that does not fail. To expect perfection from men is to invite sorrow; to place faith in the Eternal is to find peace.

The ancients understood this truth well. King David, betrayed by his own son Absalom and hunted by his enemies, wrote, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” Even among his closest friends, he found weakness and deceit. Yet in the wilderness, he discovered that God was faithful still. Through loss and exile, David learned what Lawrence Welk later echoed—that human loyalty is precious but fragile, while divine fidelity endures forever. Men may disappoint through weakness, fear, or ignorance, but God’s hand never trembles, His promises never falter.

Consider also the life of Mahatma Gandhi, a man of great compassion and courage. He trusted deeply in his companions, yet many times he was betrayed, misrepresented, or abandoned. Still, he remained steadfast, for his trust was rooted not in men but in Truth, which he believed to be another name for God. Gandhi’s endurance, like David’s faith, was proof that when one’s trust is anchored in the divine rather than in the fickle hearts of men, the soul cannot be shaken. His peace flowed from a higher well than human approval—it came from a faith that transcended disappointment.

To love people but not worship them—this is the balance of wisdom. For love is the duty of the heart, but trust is the direction of the soul. We are called to kindness, forgiveness, and fellowship; yet when we demand from others the perfection that belongs only to God, we place upon them a burden they cannot bear. And when they fail, as all mortals do, we are left bitter and broken. But when our trust rests in God alone, even betrayal cannot destroy us, for we stand upon the rock that no storm can move.

This teaching is not a call to cynicism, but to strength. To trust in God is not to shut your heart to others—it is to free your love from fear. You can give generously, forgive easily, and love without condition, because your deepest security does not depend on men’s faithfulness, but on God’s constancy. You can walk among imperfect souls without despair, for you know that perfection already watches over you. It is the trust that turns sorrow into serenity and disappointment into discipline.

Therefore, my child, love with all your heart, but trust with wisdom. Be kind, be loyal, be open—but remember that no human being can hold the full weight of your soul. When you face betrayal, turn not to anger, but to prayer. When you feel abandoned, whisper to yourself, “My God still walks beside me.” For He alone sees the whole truth; He alone holds your destiny in hands that do not fail. Love others for who they are—fellow travelers, imperfect yet beloved—but rest your hope and your peace upon Him who never changes.

And when you live by this truth, your heart will no longer be tossed by disappointment, for you will know where your anchor lies. You will walk in love without losing your trust, and trust without losing your love. For as Lawrence Welk wisely said, “Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God.” Those who live by this wisdom walk in freedom, guarded not by suspicion, but by faith; not by walls, but by the unshakable constancy of Divine Love.