Can People Trust You Like They Trust God’s Word?

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8.

This verse challenges me because it captures the unchanging integrity of God’s word, embodied in the living word, Jesus Christ. The idea that what we say today and who we are today stay consistent throughout our existence seems almost unimaginable. 

How can people trust our words and character without fearing that we might suddenly change our minds or take back our promises? Can others rely on our consistency, or do they constantly question our trustworthiness?

The integrity of God’s word is unwavering; it is not fickle or double-minded. So, this begs the question: do we have integrity to the extent that people can firmly trust us, knowing that when we say something, it will be as we said? This applies to both our personal and professional lives.

How do we apply this integrity even as we work?

Every day, we engage with different individuals—vendors, partners, colleagues, managers, and employees. With each interaction, we shape the perceptions that others hold of us. These perceptions eventually form the integrity of our character, words, and actions. 

As leaders, when we make promises to our teams, can they trust us to follow through? When engaging with partners, can they rely on our commitments? Do we consistently show up in a manner that justifies their trust in us?

Jesus, in the anchor scripture, represents consistency and integrity. He is dependable, never going back on His promises. As believers, created in the image and likeness of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to mirror these attributes. While we may falter due to our human nature, it is important to evaluate how we respond when we do.

When we make mistakes and go back on our word, do we dismiss these mistakes by saying, “After all, I’m only human,” or do we seek God’s guidance so we consistently uphold our integrity? 

We can choose to be intentional in our thoughts, speech, and actions, ensuring that we align ourselves with the unchanging character of God’s word. By staying true to our word, we represent God correctly and trust ourselves more.

“Just as God’s word has integrity, I also uphold my integrity.”

If we don’t trust ourselves because we fail to meet personal promises, we will use that lens to judge God’s word, having more doubt and less faith. 

Take time to identify instances where your consistency wavered or promises were unfulfilled. Then decide to trust the integrity of God’s word, with the help of the Holy Spirit, so that you can build your integrity in both words and actions.