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Signifies that confidence in, or dependence we place on him. This trust ought to be,
1. Sincere and unreserved, not in idols, in men, in talents, riches, power, in ourselves part, and him part, Pro_3:5-6.
2. Universal; body, soul, circumstances, 1Pe_5:7.
3. Perpetual, Is. 26: 4.
4. With a lively expectation of his blessing, Mic_7:7. The encouragement we have to trust in him arises,
1. From his liberality, Rom_8:32. Psa_84:11.
2. His ability, Jam_1:17.
3. His relationship, Psa_103:13.
4. His promise, Isa_32:16.
5. His conduct in all ages to those who have trusted him, Gen_48:15-16. Psa_37:25. The happiness of those who trust in him is great, if we consider,
1. Their safety, Psa_125:1-5
2. Their courage, Psa_27:1.
3. Their peace, Isa_26:3.
5. Their end, Psa_37:37. Job_5:26.