We live in a world filled with noise, anger, half-truths and constant superstition. Institutions disappoint us. Leaders fail us. Even relationships can leave scars and after enough disappointment, it becomes tempting to stop trusting altogether. But maybe the deeper question isn't who can we trust, but whether we ourselves are trustworthy? Are we trustworthy to the people we love? Do they know we will tell them the truth, keep our word and show up when it matters? Are we trustworthy to ourselves? Do we live by the values we claim to believe in when no one is watching? Because being trustworthy isn't just about other people. It's about our own dignity, our own character, the quiet knowledge that we are trying to live honestly and faithfully in a complicated world. We may not be able to control the trustworthiness of others, but we can decide what kind of person we will be.
This is Dr. Scott Morris for Church Health.
