TRUST. Preached on 25/09/2011.

In both OT and NT, believers are urged and encouraged to rely upon, have confidence in and commit themselves to the LORD. And why is that? For He alone is trustworthy. - Psal. 37:3, 5-6. Those who trust in Him will always do good and avoid bad ways that may seem to quicken their miracle. If you dwell in the land (because you trust God and are confident that He will come to provide), you will enjoy safe pasture. If you trust Him and commit your way to Him, He will let people see the difference. Psal. 40:4. - There is No need to trust in people who are proud and have no regard for God. Prov. 16:20. - God is faithful in that He warns people who are tempted to put their trust else-where. - Obedience to these warnings brings prosperity. Oh to the stiff necked! Rom. 10:11. - Paul is quoting a reliable authority. He himself is a reliable authority too, and speaks with authority: "Any one who puts his trust in Him will never be put into shame.