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According to the Bible, trust is deeply rooted in a believer’s relationship with God. It requires a surrender of self-reliance and an acceptance of God’s wisdom, guidance, and timing. Scriptures such as Proverbs 3:5-6 encourage believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart and to not lean on their own understanding, promising that He will make their paths straight.
Trust in the Bible is not a passive act but a conscious choice to believe in God’s goodness, His promises, and His divine power, even in the face of uncertainty and fear. For instance, Isaiah 26:3 assures that those whose minds are stayed on God, trusting in Him, will be kept in perfect peace.
In essence, trust is seen as a testament to faith in the Bible, a necessary component to truly walking with God and experiencing His blessings. The Bible portrays trust as a shield against fear and anxiety, a path to peace, and a foundation for a deeper, more rewarding spiritual life.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Scriptures about Trust
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.”
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Proverbs 29:25
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.”
Jeremiah 17:7
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.”
Psalm 13:5
“But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.”
Psalm 20:7
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”
Proverbs 28:26
“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.”
Psalm 91:2
“I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
2 Samuel 7:28
“And now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.”
Psalm 112:7
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.”
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.”
Psalm 9:10
“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
John 14:1
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
Psalm 33:21
“For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.”
Job 13:15
“Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face.”
Proverbs 3:25-26
“Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:8
“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 40:4
“Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!
Psalm 37:3
“Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.”
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Psalm 44:6-7
“For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us.”
