Trust Issues | Proverbs Part 4

Title: Trust Issues
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02:41 Our Struggle with Obeying "Trust in the Lord"
03:37 TRUST in the Lord with all your heart
06:19 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
07:54 Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart
10:02 Trust in the Lord with all your HEART
12:23 Why is Trust Hard for Us?
13:13 Because We Forget God's Commandments
15:04 Because We Forget God's Love
22:06 Because We Often Put Our Trust in Ourselves
25:20 Because We Are Blinded by Our Own Resources
28:12 Because Life Isn't Always Easy
30:18 What Are The Results of Trusting God?
36:01 Some Questions to Ask Yourself
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Proverbs 3:1–12
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
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.
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
for the LORD reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights. (ESV)
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Jed Gillis’ sermon, “Trust Issues,” unpacks Proverbs 3:1–12, emphasizing the challenge and necessity of trusting God fully. He explores the well-known verse, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding,” by breaking it down into its key elements. Trust is not just belief; it’s resting in God’s care, as a baby rests in a parent’s arms. True trust requires knowing God’s character, His integrity, strength, and faithfulness.
Gillis highlights several reasons trust is difficult: we forget God’s commandments, we doubt His love, we rely on our own wisdom, and we trust in our resources. He urges believers to bind God’s steadfast love and faithfulness around their hearts, to remind themselves daily that God’s love is unwavering. Without this, trust becomes nearly impossible. He also warns against self-reliance, pointing out that wisdom begins with humility and the recognition of our need for God.
The sermon also addresses the reality of hardship. Trusting God does not mean life will be easy, but it does mean He will guide us on the best path, even when it feels uncertain. Gillis reminds listeners that trust is most evident in difficulty, when we don’t understand but still choose to follow. He connects this to the gospel, where Jesus’ sacrifice reveals both our deep sinfulness and God’s immense love. Only by knowing that God loves us with all of His heart can we truly trust Him with all of ours.
The challenge is personal: Where do I struggle to trust God? Whether in relationships, finances, decisions, or suffering, trust means surrender. The gospel provides both the reason and the strength to trust because Jesus has already proven God’s love. Gillis closes by urging believers to meditate on Proverbs 3, confront their fears, and let the gospel reshape their trust in God.
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