H A N D O U T

The Solemnity of Trust
Buk and Arlene Weimer
IC05

 

Solemnity, according to Webster's Dictionary is:  1. solemn ceremony, ritual,

                   2. seriousness; gravity; impressiveness.

 

Trust and Trustworthiness:

     Trust is a secure feeling based on the belief in the moral character (honesty, reliability, dependability, benevolence, etc.) of another person, group, God, or the universe as a whole.

     Trustworthiness is the behavior exhibited as a result of the growth in the above characteristics.

 

UB Quotes: 

"The Gods are very trustful; the Universal Father is willing freely to trust himself-the Adjuster-to man's association" p. 437

"Is hope-the grandeur of trust-desirable?" p. 51

"Nothing can stand between you and opportunity for increase service except your own untrustworthiness, you lack of capacity for appreciation of the solemnity of trust." p. 316

"Jesus'.daily life of implicit trust, made such a profound impression on John that is produced marked and permanent changes in his character." p. 1555

"Andrew, if you trust me, trust your brethren more-even Peter." p. 2048

".the fruits of the divine spirit.are:.confiding trust,.p. 2054

"Judas is no more with you. because he refused to trust you." p. 2055

"Jesus.Trust, therefore, and confide in one another." p. 2055

 

Breeding Trust: Self-mastery is the measure of greatness.  Through self-discipline the characteristics of being consistent and reliable, of being emotionally dependable, and of having realistic expectations of strength and weaknesses grows.

 

Trust Busters: The lack of self-mastery prevents trustworthiness ("Trustworthiness is the true measure of self mastery, character.leads to the privilege of service." p. 316).  The lack of understanding prevents trusting (".the mistake of placing responsibility prematurely.courts disaster and insures disappointment." p. 316 ).  Fear, shame, anger, and suspicion are also trust busters.