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Can I Trust You?
March 1, 2012
According to lie-detection experts, Our natural tendency is to trust people. However, not everyone is trustworthy all the time. Signs that someone may be lying include fidgeting, lack of eye contact, and noticeable pauses in speaking. Even with these clues, experts warn that it is still quite tough to tell deceivers from honest people.
Joshua needed to know if he could trust the Gibeonites. When they discovered that God wanted him to get rid of some neighboring nations (Josh. 9:24), they pretended to be from a faraway land. They arrived in worn-out tunics and patched sandals, claiming, Our garments and our sandals have become old because of the very long journey (v.13). The Israelites were suspicious (v.7), but they did not ask counsel of the Lord (v.14); and Joshua unwisely made a peace treaty with the deceivers.
Many want to gain our trust: salespeople, financial advisors, or estranged family members. If we wonder: Can I trust you? we shouldnt decide quickly, based only on what seems right to us. Its better to seek counsel from Gods Word (Ps. 119:105), godly people (Prov. 11:14), and God Himself (James 1:5). Wisdom from above will help us decide who to trust.
Protect us from deceivers, Lord,
Who lie and plot to take
Advantage of us and confuse
Decisions we must make. Sper
A desire for discernment is Gods call to prayer.
Read: Joshua 9:1-16
7 posted on
03/01/2012 7:05:44 AM PST by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for getting us started on the right path again this morning.
Have a Terrific Thursday.
9 posted on
03/01/2012 8:14:53 AM PST by
JustAmy
(Our military men and women have my support!!)
To: The Mayor; All
In Romans there is a scripture ... “there is none righteous, no not one”. Human nature depends largely on the thought processes of the individual. We all have a tendency to benefit our self first, many are generous, and truthful most of the time. Holding back the truth that does not project the desired image. So trust God absolutely, knowing “If God be for you, who can be against you?” Come to know God and to spend time in the Word. Desiring to please Him in our heart. Thank thee, Father. for providing us a way to know thee, in Jesus name, amen.
113 posted on
03/02/2012 9:45:19 AM PST by
geologist
(The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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