How can I become more trustworthy? - Trust - TouchPoints
Romans 12:17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
Philippians 2:12-13Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away you must be even more careful to put into action God’s saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.
Live a godly life.
Ephesians 4:25So put away all falsehood and “tell your neighbor the truth” because we belong to each other.
Proverbs 11:3Good people are guided by their honesty; treacherous people are destroyed by their dishonesty.
Be truthful and honest.
Luke 19:17‘Well done!’ the king exclaimed. ‘You are a trustworthy servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.’
Matthew 25:29To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away.
Luke 16:11-12And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people’s money, why should you be trusted with money of your own?
Genesis 39:4, 8So Joseph naturally became quite a favorite with him. Potiphar soon put Joseph in charge of his entire household and entrusted him with all his business dealings . . . But Joseph refused. “Look,” he told her, “my master trusts me with everything in his entire household.
Take responsibilities seriously, regardless of their size or importance. Faithfulness to small tasks will lead to being trusted with greater responsibilities.
Proverbs 3:3-4Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.
Be loyal and kind.
Numbers 30:2A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do.
Do exactly what you say you will do.
Deuteronomy 25:13You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise . . .
Proverbs 20:23The Lord despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
Hosea 12:7the people are like crafty merchants selling from dishonest scales-they love to cheat.
Proverbs 11:1The Lord hates cheating, but he delights in honesty.
Be fair in your dealings with others.
Proverbs 3:29Do not plot against your neighbors, for they trust you.
Don’t betray a trust already extended to you.
Proverbs 11:13A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Keep a confidence.
Titus 2:9-10Slaves must obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but they must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
Be respectful to those in authority.
Genesis 50:5He told them, “Tell Pharaoh that my father made me swear an oath. He said to me, ‘I am about to die; take my body back to the land of Canaan, and bury me in our family’s burial cave.’ Now I need to go and bury my father. After his burial is complete, I will return without delay.”
Keep your word.
Proverbs 24:26It is an honor to receive an honest reply.
Proverbs 25:13Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
Proverbs 12:17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 16:13The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
Zechariah 8:16But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace.
Ephesians 4:25So put away all falsehood and “tell your neighbor the truth” because we belong to each other.
Proverbs 13:17An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Proverbs 27:6Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 11:3Good people are guided by their honesty; treacherous people are destroyed by their dishonesty.
Prove yourself over time to be faithful and honest.
Luke 12:48But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given.
Daniel 6:4Then the other administrators and princes began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling his affairs, but they couldn’t find anything to criticize. He was faithful and honest and always responsible.
Matthew 25:14-15, 20-27Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave five bags of gold to one, two bags of gold to another, and one bag of gold to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities—and then left on his trip . . . The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of gold said, ‘Sir, you gave me five bags of gold to invest, and I have doubled the amount.’ The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
1 Corinthians 4:1-2So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s secrets. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.
1 Corinthians 9:17If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust.
1 Timothy 6:20Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.
2 Timothy 1:14With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard what has been entrusted to you.
Jude 1:3Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people.
2 Kings 12:15No accounting was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and faithful workers.
Prove over time that you are responsible with what God has entrusted to you.
James 1:5-8Know God so well that trusting him is a natural part of your relationship with him. As you seek his counsel with the intention of full obedience, you can trust that he will direct you according to his wisdom and his will.
Numbers 30:2A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do.
We must prove ourselves over time to live with integrity.
Deuteronomy 25:13-16You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise, and you must use full and honest measures. Yes, use honest weights and measures, so that you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Those who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the Lord your God.
Leviticus 19:36Your scales and weights must be accurate. Your containers for measuring dry goods or liquids must be accurate. I, the Lord, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
Proverbs 11:1The Lord hates cheating, but he delights in honesty.
Proverbs 20:23The Lord despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
Hosea 12:7But no, the people are like crafty merchants selling from dishonest scales—they love to cheat.
Micah 6:11And how can I tolerate all your merchants who use dishonest scales and weights?
We must prove ourselves over time to be fair in our dealings with others.
2 Kings 22:7But there will be no need for the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest people.”
Luke 16:10-12“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?
Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people’s money, why should you be trusted with money of your own?
Exodus 18:21But find some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as judges over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
1 Samuel 8:3But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice.
Proverbs 13:11Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
1 Timothy 3:8In the same way, deacons must be people who are respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.
We must prove ourselves over time to be honest and not greedy in regards to finances.
