Trust and Faith

[Bob Wright]

Recently heard someone say "Trust is believing that bridge will hold up as you cross it. Faith is crossing it."

I made a trade deal on a part with a man on another forum. We agreed to an even swap. Making what passed as a handshake deal on the internet, I got my part ready to mail and did so this morning, emailing him to the effect. His response was something like "Thanks for trusting me," as h was not able to get his in the mail yet.

Now the way I figure it, if I make the first move, my display of trust, if he's any kind of man at all, he'll live up to that trust. And maybe, just maybe, I'll have added a little steel to his backbone and strengthened his resolve. A little thing, to be sure, but big things often are made up of many little things.

What if I'm disappointed? I'm out a little, but he then risks the censure of other correspondents.

Am I naive? Maybe so, but if I've helped a man become a little better man, its worth the risk.

That's the way I see it.

Bob Wright

 

[Jim Puke]

I guess I must have a lot of trust and faith...as I buy and sell to and from folks all over this country, all of the time, and I trust them enough to engage in transactions with them and have faith that they will follow through...or else I would not do it.

Bob, I guess that makes us even...IDK.

 

[Kevin]

Bob, no doubt about it you are a good soul.

I still remember the story you told about the mechanic who repaired your daughter's car. You paid him the next day or something like that. But your word counts, don't it? Not just your's but everyone's word.

 

[wunbe]

Trust is earned, faith is blind.

wunbe