Trustworthy

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The Lion Loosed

21 But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain--and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Exodus 18:21 (NIV)

28 O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.

2 Samuel 7:28 (NIV)

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Palms 19:7 (NIV)

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

Palms 111:7 (NIV)

4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.

Daniel 6:4 (NIV)

3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 3:3-4 (NIV)

15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Proverbs 13:15 (NIV)

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

Proverbs 16:6 (NIV)

27 The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being. 28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

Proverbs 20:27-28 (NIV)

17 “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’”

Luke 19:17 (NIV)

8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Titus 3:8 (NIV)

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

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The Lesson Learned

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” George MacDonald

“There was a time when a man's word was his bond -- when trustworthiness was more important than wealth, fame, or popularity. It seems that the days are gone when promises were kept and friends were faithful. Yet God calls each one of us to be faithful to Him and to one another. Faithfulness is evidence of a humble heart that is turned toward God in adoration and devotion.” Michael Youssef

“‘1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.’ (2 Tim 2:1 NIV). Resist the urge to give up. Many Christians do, in fact, run up the white flag and walk away, at least internally if not externally. That’s always a danger, especially when life is tough. If that’s your temptation, dwell on this verse deeply. Memorize it if you can. Let its truth sink down into your heart. The walk of faith is a hard road – endure it well. And never forget that in your weakness, grace will make you strong.” Chris Tiegreen

“Every time we resist the slightest temptation, we honor God. Every time we overcome even the smallest problem by trusting and obeying our Lord Jesus, God is glorified in our lives. Whenever we choose character over convenience, faithfulness over ease, or honesty over deceit, we bring honor to the Lord Himself.” Robert J. Morgan

“Every miracle always begins with the first ordinary step of faithfulness.” Ann Voskamp

“Use your gifts faithfully, and they shall be enlarged.” Matthew Arnold

“Faithfulness rarely feels heroic; it feels much more like showing up and hanging in. It is a matter of going to our cell, whatever form that might take, and letting it teach us what it will. Availing himself (Brother Lawrence) to consistent faithfulness yielded the blessing of both proficiency and presence—the presence of God—right there in midst of the monotony of dirty pots and pans.” Margaret Guenther

“I do not pray for success. I pray for faithfulness.” Mother Teresa

“Habits are to the soul what veins are to the blood. The very course of our life depends on them. Random acts of greatness pale in comparison to habitual acts of faithfulness.” Ann Voskamp

“Our significance isn’t found in fame or fortune, but in knowing that we have been links in God’s chain. Our faithfulness to Him, even in obscurity, will yield results that can only be calculated in eternity.....Our only duty in life is to be faithful to all the work the Lord assigns.” Robert J. Morgan

“Being faithful/trustworthy basically means getting up and doing the next right thing.” BHY

Heart Savor

The Lion Roars

  • We are never to be lacking in zeal but keep our spiritual fervor serving the Lord.
  • We are to be zealous for the Lord’s great Name – through His power for His glory.
  • Create in me a pure heart and a steadfast spirit Oh Lord.