Which other scriptures emphasize trusting God as Proverbs 22:19 does? The Heart of Proverbs 22:19 “So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have instructed you today—yes, even you.” Old Testament Passages That Echo This Call to Trust • Proverbs 3:5-6 — “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.” • Psalm 9:10 — “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” • Psalm 37:3-5 — “Trust in the LORD and do good… Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” • Psalm 56:3-4 — “When I am afraid, I will trust in You… in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” • Psalm 118:8 — “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.” • Isaiah 26:3-4 — “You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.” • Jeremiah 17:7-8 — “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.” • Nahum 1:7 — “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” • 2 Samuel 22:31 — “As for God, His way is perfect… He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.” New Testament Invitations to Trust • John 14:1 — “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.” • Mark 11:22 — “Have faith in God.” • 2 Corinthians 1:9-10 — “…so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us… and He will deliver us again.” • Romans 15:13 — “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” • Hebrews 11:6 — “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • 1 Peter 5:7 — “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” What These Passages Teach About Trusting God • Trust is wholehearted, refusing to lean on human wisdom. • Trust produces peace and steadiness amid fear or trouble. • Trust opens the door to God’s guidance, provision, and protection. • Trust delights God and invites His reward. • Trust is active: committing our way, casting our cares, and seeking Him diligently. Walking Out This Trust Today • Feed on His Word daily—confidence grows as His promises fill the heart. • Replace anxious thoughts with specific Scriptures above, spoken aloud. • Hand present decisions to Him in prayer, expecting His straight paths. • Celebrate answered prayers and past deliverances; remembrance fuels fresh trust. |
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