Pastor Rob Carlson: 
"TRUST - The Key to Successful Living" 
From the series: "STEWARDSHIP: It's a Matter of Trust"
Sunday, September 28, 2003 

God wants us to trust Him and live in complete obedience to Him.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. 
-Proverbs 3:1-10 

3 Observations: 

Observation #1: The words we underscored were all-inclusive.

Observation #2: They precede the promise.

Observation #3: These promises are conditional. 

3 Stewardship Statements: 

#1: God is trustworthy - 
He is worthy of our complete confidence. He is totally dependable. 

#2: God has entrusted the possessions, opportunities, talents & time that we now have. 

#3: We are trustees of everything God has given us. 

2 Trustworthy thoughts about God: 

#1: God’s care is constant. Hebrews 13:5-6

#2: God’s gifts are generous. Psalm 136:1-9 

Developing our trust 

1. Trusting in adversity. 
Psalm 56:4; 34:4; 91:2; 91:14-16 

2. Trusting in plenty. 

3. Trusting God as our source. 
Proverbs 18:10,11 

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