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Trust in God
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or signifies confidence in or dependence upon him. This trust ought to be:
1. Sincere and unreserved not in idols, in men, in talents, riches, power, in ourselves part and in him part (Proverbs 3:5-6);
2. Universal-body, soul, circumstances (1 Peter 5:7);
3. Perpetual (Isaiah 26:4)
4. With a lively expectation of his blessing (Micah 7:7). The encouragement we have to trust in him arises:
1. From his liberality (Romans 8:32; Psalms 84:11);
2. His ability (James 2:17);
3. His relationship (Psalms 103:13);
4. His promise (Isaiah 33:16);
5. His conduct in all ages to those who have trusted him (Genesis 48:15-16; Psalms 37:25).
The happiness of those who trust in him is great, if we consider,
1. Their safety (Psalms 125:1);
2. Their courage (Psalms 27:1);
3. Their peace (Isaiah 26:3);
4. Their character and fruitfulness (Psalms 1:3);
5. Their end (Psalms 37:37; Job 5:26). (See FAITH).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Trust in God'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/t/trust-in-god.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
