Topical Bible: Trust: Leads to Prosperity

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In the biblical context, trust is a profound reliance on God, characterized by faith, confidence, and hope in His promises and character. Trusting in God is not merely an abstract concept but a practical principle that leads to spiritual and often material prosperity. The Bible consistently emphasizes that those who place their trust in the Lord are blessed and find success in their endeavors.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of trust leading to prosperity is deeply rooted in Scripture. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs believers to "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." This passage highlights the importance of relying on God's wisdom rather than human understanding, promising that such trust will result in a clear and prosperous path.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 further illustrates this principle: "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit." Here, trust in God is likened to a tree that remains fruitful and resilient, even in adverse conditions, symbolizing enduring prosperity.

Examples of Trust Leading to Prosperity

Throughout the Bible, numerous individuals exemplify how trust in God leads to prosperity. Abraham, known as the father of faith, trusted God's promise to make him a great nation despite his old age and childlessness. Genesis 15:6 states, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." His trust resulted in the fulfillment of God's promises, making him the patriarch of a prosperous lineage.

Joseph's life is another testament to the prosperity that comes from trusting God. Despite being sold into slavery and wrongfully imprisoned, Joseph maintained his trust in God. Genesis 39:2-3 notes, "The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did." Joseph's unwavering trust eventually led to his rise as a powerful leader in Egypt, saving many from famine.

Trust and Spiritual Prosperity

While material prosperity is often associated with trust in God, the Bible places a greater emphasis on spiritual prosperity. Psalm 1:1-3 describes the blessedness of those who delight in the law of the Lord, comparing them to "a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does." This passage underscores that true prosperity is found in a life rooted in God's Word, resulting in spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

The New Testament reinforces this idea, as seen in Matthew 6:33 : "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Jesus teaches that prioritizing trust in God's kingdom and righteousness leads to the provision of all necessary things, highlighting the connection between spiritual focus and overall well-being.

Trust in Adversity

Trusting God is particularly significant during times of adversity. The Psalms frequently express trust in God amidst trials, as seen in Psalm 56:3-4 : "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" This trust provides peace and assurance, enabling believers to endure hardships with confidence in God's ultimate provision and deliverance.

The Apostle Paul exemplifies this trust in adversity. In Philippians 4:11-13 , he writes, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Paul's trust in Christ empowered him to find contentment and strength, regardless of his material circumstances, demonstrating that true prosperity transcends earthly conditions.

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Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
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Blessed Prosperity Meditations on the First Psalm.
... true prosperity which comes from Him and leads towards Him ... wisdom, and become noted
for their prosperity and their ... in behalf of those who put their trust in Him ...
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My Creed Leads Me to Think that Prayer is Efficacious...
... My Creed leads me to think that prayer is efficacious ... on behalf of those who put
their trust in Him? ... God conditions the very life and prosperity of His cause on ...
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Portrait of a Matron
... Happy are they who by their trust in one another and the peaceful joys which it
brings are led to united trust in a yet ... Prosperity often leads men to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/portrait of a matron.htm

Prosperity under Persecution
... days, the summer days of peace and prosperity, we are ... Anything that makes me trust
in the promise, and ... Thus opposition to the truth leads to the multiplication ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/prosperity under persecution.htm

The Character and Supports of Widows Indeed.
... of those, whom he terms widows indeed"they trust in God ... here; and this kind of trial,
[prosperity] hath more ... be concerned to follow where God leads, and only ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xxiv the character and.htm

Nearness to God the Key to Life's Puzzle
... Because if you do not, no matter what prosperity you have, you do not ... 'I have put
my trust in the ... a linked chain which we have not now to consider, leads up to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/nearness to god the key.htm

The Sermon on the Mount.
... [Peace and trust characterize the service of God. ... That Christian faith and obedience
leads to worldly prosperity is proved by countless instances which are ...
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God is Our Refuge
... the greatest events of life; which says in prosperity and in ... young; for the young
are tempted to trust not in ... and are content to go where God leads them, and ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxii god is our.htm

Upon Compassion.
... Of these two, delight in the prosperity of others, and ... which leads him to contract
the least desirable of all ... for others, as a weakness; and trust to reason ...
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Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me all the Days of My Life ...
... of deficient faith and confidence in God is that it leads us to trust in creatures ...
forever;"(86) but when the tide begins to ebb and prosperity subsides, how ...
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