Bill Oxley, a former CIA agent (Security Officer), admitted on his deathbed that he killed Bob Marley on behalf of the authorities. At the age of 79, he was sent to Mercy Hospital in Maine, where he was told he only had weeks to live. He didn't shoot him; instead, he infected him with a virus, which slowly killed him.
Many of us believe that the authorities' primary interest is our safety. That is not the case. Relying on the world's security is like to relying on collapsible. God is the one constant source of protection. You will never be disappointed if you put your trust in Him.
Trusting and relying on mortals is harmful to one's self-esteem, but trusting God is the only way to ensure one's safety. He's never let me down.