Can You Be Trusted?
"According to lie-detector experts, "Our natural tendency is to trust people." However, not everyone is trustworthy all the time. Signs that someone may be lying include fidgeting, lack of eye contact, and pausing in speech. Even with these clues, experts warn that it is still quite tough to tell deceivers from those who are honest.
Joshua needed to know if he could trust the Gibeonites. When they discovered that God wanted him to get rid of some neighboring nations (Joshua 9:24) they pretended to be from a faraway land. They arrived in tattered tunics and patched sandals.
"Our garments and our sandals have become old because of the very long journey. The Israelite's were suspicious, but they "did not ask counsel of the Lord" and Joshua unwisely made a peace treaty with the deceivers.
Many want to gain our trust: salesperson, financial advisor, or estranged family members. If we wonder: "Can I trust you?" we shouldn't decide quickly, based only on what seems right to us. It's better to seek counsel from God's Word (Psalms 119:105), godly people (Proverbs 11:14), and God Himself (James 1:5). Wisdom from above will help us decide who to trust.
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