I guess if we are going to discuss developing trust in our lives we better get in the ballpark on some type of a definition
Since this is an open discussion, let me throw one thought in the mix before digging into dictionaries and thesauruses which is this: The intention of this conversation (blog) is to focus on two specific relationships--with God and with each other
There is freedom here to discuss either or both...just jump on in
In doing my homework I, of course, began with Mr. Webster who defines trust this way: "assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, of truth of someone or something.
"Going a little further, "a firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something."
In the Scriptures truth carries the idea of "certainty based on past experience...the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others...or complete confidence in a person or plan."
Words for this discussion would include not only those above but also: acceptance, confidence, credence, faith, stock, assurance, dependence...the opposite would include doubt, mistrust (of course!), skepticism, suspicion, unbelief
For the purpose of our future discussions, I suggest we give weight to words like belief, confidence, and genuineness
These words will give us a basis to discuss not only what trust is but ultimately to the question of this blog-what are the roads that lead us into and out of trusting relationships?
Since this is an open discussion, let me throw one thought in the mix before digging into dictionaries and thesauruses which is this: The intention of this conversation (blog) is to focus on two specific relationships--with God and with each other
There is freedom here to discuss either or both...just jump on in
In doing my homework I, of course, began with Mr. Webster who defines trust this way: "assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, of truth of someone or something.
"Going a little further, "a firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something."
In the Scriptures truth carries the idea of "certainty based on past experience...the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others...or complete confidence in a person or plan."
Words for this discussion would include not only those above but also: acceptance, confidence, credence, faith, stock, assurance, dependence...the opposite would include doubt, mistrust (of course!), skepticism, suspicion, unbelief
For the purpose of our future discussions, I suggest we give weight to words like belief, confidence, and genuineness
These words will give us a basis to discuss not only what trust is but ultimately to the question of this blog-what are the roads that lead us into and out of trusting relationships?
deep. really deep.
ReplyDeletei'm going to have to think on that question for some time. I really like this blog! And I love youuu!!! Miss you.