in God we trust? | 1 peter 4:15-19

just because we make statements, it doesn’t make it true. we can say ‘i love God’ or ‘you are the Lord of my life’…but, if those words aren’t met with evidence, they are empty. one of the most common phrases within christianity is ‘i trust God’, and yet it one of the least true. many of us have faith in circumstances, our own ability, or our understanding…not the Lord at all. we desperately need the Lord to increase our faith and sober our minds from the faith we have in fleeing things! peter calls his readers to entrust their souls to a faithful creator. he is the same yesterday, today, and forever! st. charles, missouri website: https://www.matthiaslot.com app available for ios/android gathering info, events, teachings, and updates are available through the website and app. — [00:00:00] introduction and central question [00:01:16] history of “in God we trust” [00:03:35] saying it does not prove it [00:04:08] common claims versus real evidence [00:05:24] suffering exposes what we trust [00:06:16] trials test genuine faith [00:08:14] rejoicing in fiery trials [00:10:51] 1 peter 4:15 explained [00:11:23] do not suffer for sin [00:12:48] call evil what it is [00:13:38] sin adds unnecessary suffering [00:15:52] sin says “i do not trust” [00:17:24] suffering as a christian [00:19:11] do not be ashamed of Christ [00:23:00] three ways shame appears [00:23:06] softening biblical truth [00:24:48] loving Christ differently around people [00:28:02] judgment begins with God’s household [00:31:42] warning for those rejecting the gospel [00:34:14] entrust your soul to God [00:39:09] perfect peace and closing prayer