It does not concern me in the least that I be judged by you or any human tribunal; I do not even pass judgment on myself; I am not conscious of anything against me, but I do not thereby stand acquitted; the one who judges me is the Lord.
Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God. (1 Corinthians 4:1-5)
Definition: A trustworthy person will use roughly the same behavior and language in any situation. They have the self-control to maintain character and follow through on what they say they'll do, even when they are tempted to walk it back. They won't wear different masks or pretend they're someone they're not just to impress. Here are nine traits of a trustworthy person I found on the web.
1. They are authentic. People want to be around others that are real, meaning they are authentic and have high character. Authentic people are not trying to be above anyone else. They are likeable, humble and easy to talk to.
2. They are consistent. Everyone has a bad day. But people want to see consistent, positive behavior in the people they trust. Affirmative actions and smart decisions make a difference in the eyes of others.
3. They have integrity. People want other people around them that stand up for what is right in life, even when no one is watching.
4. They are compassionate. Trustworthy people put themselves in other people’s shoes. They are always thinking of others, feeling for others—it’s not all about them.
5. They are kind. People build up trust when they look out for others, when they are there for them when they need someone most, not just when everything is going OK.
6. They are resourceful. Trusted people are always learning and growing. They are constant students. They always know there is room to get better, and because of that, they know ways to help inspire and support others—and they give and share those resources.
7. They are connectors. They look for ways to align like-minded people, and they connect people who have the knowledge or experience to help them get what they want.
8. They are humble. Trustworthy people want to get others out there first, before themselves. They realize that the efforts of the team really make things happen, versus what they can individually accomplish.
9. They are available. They are there for people, available to others to support them always. They go out of their way to make time for others.
Paul reminds us we must be servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. We must be trustworthy stewards. Do we have the traits listed above? Do we elect leaders with these traits – leaders who are trustworthy? Something to ponder in the months to come when we decide to bring light to what is hidden in darkness and we reveal the motives of our hearts.
Deacon David Pierce
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