Funny…. I was just asking this question yesterday. And thought about writing a blog about it. I trust people who have either shown themselves trustworthy to me or by reputation are trustworthy. I tend to not trust people who are friends with people that I’ve come to distrust. I suppose they are guilty by association. Trust is a big BIG issue for me… I mean HUGE!
I trust people I know who are humble in spirit & who are doing their best to have a heart that is in-line with God’s. These aren’t perfect people & they don’t claim to being close to perfect either. These are real, honest, God-fearing individuals.
I don’t trust people who claim to have it all figured out. I don’t trust people who lead for the purpose of gaining attention. I don’t trust people who admittedly hurt other’s for personal gain.
wow!! i would agree with you word for word!! People who act like they have it all figured out REALLY scare me!! My closest friends are broken Jesus lovers who love me inspite of my brokenness!!
I think one of the most challenging parts of living a deep Christian spirituality is that, being called to love all people friend or foe, we must learn to trust all people, even when they are not inherently trustworthy. Unconditional love and grace are impossible without trust. Childlike faith is impossible without trust. So, we come to the table trusting others fully–even if we are confident that we will be betrayed. This, I believe, is why we are told up front that we will need to persevere.
I trust Jesus. Because I believe a man that loves you enough to die for you won’t do you wrong.
I don’t trust “As seen on TV” paid programing junk. Because they will rip you off.
Well there are certain friends that you trust certain things with, but there are only a handful of people I trust EVERYTHING with and those are about 3 people that I have been best friends with for over 12 years (some 17 years). And my mom and dad.
Why do you not trust them?
If it for some legit reasons…then you need to locate yourself another group to worship with.
The church itself is not the flawed unit. It is the sinful members that are attending, but the first thing you should do is attempt to reconcile. 2 Corinthians 5 calls us to be ministers of reconciliation.
I trust the two friends that have stuck by me for years. I trust my therapist. I trust that God will provide for my finances. I used to trust people from my church, but I’m starting to feel like I can’t trust them to be there for me when I’m having spiritual struggles. And I don’t trust God to take care of my emotional needs.
I trust GOD and every other Soul that is trustworthy. If you don’t fall in that list, then you made it on the “I don’t trust your a$$” list. Trust is a gift, not earned. However, when trust is broken, then maybe it’s a gift that has to be earned.
I trust different people with different aspects of my life. There are different levels of trust.
There’s a very short list of people I trust with my heart, and even those people I trust warily. Not because I think they would ever intentionally hurt me, but simply because people suck. We can’t help it.
I trust my God-in His fullness He has proven Himself to me over and over when my trust started to waver.
I don’t trust myself…I don’t know if I should. I struggle with this one.
RAIN IT DOWN
God and God.
I trust Him because I know He’s faithful but there are times when I need Him most that I don’t trust Him because I’m afraid of getting hurt.
Wow.
Funny…. I was just asking this question yesterday. And thought about writing a blog about it.
I trust people who have either shown themselves trustworthy to me or by reputation are trustworthy. I tend to not trust people who are friends with people that I’ve come to distrust. I suppose they are guilty by association. Trust is a big BIG issue for me… I mean HUGE!
I trust my wife. I don’t trust politicians.
I trust people I know who are humble in spirit & who are doing their best to have a heart that is in-line with God’s. These aren’t perfect people & they don’t claim to being close to perfect either. These are real, honest, God-fearing individuals.
I don’t trust people who claim to have it all figured out. I don’t trust people who lead for the purpose of gaining attention. I don’t trust people who admittedly hurt other’s for personal gain.
wow!! i would agree with you word for word!! People who act like they have it all figured out REALLY scare me!! My closest friends are broken Jesus lovers who love me inspite of my brokenness!!
I think one of the most challenging parts of living a deep Christian spirituality is that, being called to love all people friend or foe, we must learn to trust all people, even when they are not inherently trustworthy. Unconditional love and grace are impossible without trust. Childlike faith is impossible without trust. So, we come to the table trusting others fully–even if we are confident that we will be betrayed. This, I believe, is why we are told up front that we will need to persevere.
I trust Jesus. Because I believe a man that loves you enough to die for you won’t do you wrong.
I don’t trust “As seen on TV” paid programing junk. Because they will rip you off.
I trust God because I know He is always there.
I don’t trust my ex-husband because he still thinks he can lie to me and get away with it. That would be part of the reason he is my ex-husband.
I trust Jesus. I dont trust the Government to fix all of mans sin-made problems
I trust some people in my life who have proven themselves trustworthy. Friends, and mentors, mostly.
I trust my Savior. Right now, I don’t trust Dr. pastors.
Well there are certain friends that you trust certain things with, but there are only a handful of people I trust EVERYTHING with and those are about 3 people that I have been best friends with for over 12 years (some 17 years). And my mom and dad.
trust- God. Don’t trust- people
Other than God…
I trust John Piper and Matt Chandler.
I distrust almost everyone at my current church.
Matthew-
Then you need to do some digging.
Why do you not trust them?
If it for some legit reasons…then you need to locate yourself another group to worship with.
The church itself is not the flawed unit. It is the sinful members that are attending, but the first thing you should do is attempt to reconcile. 2 Corinthians 5 calls us to be ministers of reconciliation.
Just my thoughts. Hope they help.
I trust the two friends that have stuck by me for years. I trust my therapist. I trust that God will provide for my finances. I used to trust people from my church, but I’m starting to feel like I can’t trust them to be there for me when I’m having spiritual struggles. And I don’t trust God to take care of my emotional needs.
I trust GOD and every other Soul that is trustworthy. If you don’t fall in that list, then you made it on the “I don’t trust your a$$” list. Trust is a gift, not earned. However, when trust is broken, then maybe it’s a gift that has to be earned.
Holy crap, I didn’t realize until you asked it, and this is going to sound super dramatic … but, no one.
Why? Because people are fallen, and God, though loving, is … hard to understand sometimes.
Do I win jilted soul of the month?
I trust the church more than I should. I don’t trust God as much as I should. Working on these two things every day.
(I’m so excited that there’s another Anneliese on here! Haha.)
No one. Anyone.
I trust different people with different aspects of my life. There are different levels of trust.
There’s a very short list of people I trust with my heart, and even those people I trust warily. Not because I think they would ever intentionally hurt me, but simply because people suck. We can’t help it.
I do trust God.
I trust my God-in His fullness He has proven Himself to me over and over when my trust started to waver.
I don’t trust myself…I don’t know if I should. I struggle with this one.