In Whom Do You Put Your Trust?

​November 16, 2025
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
Have you ever dealt with dishonest people before?  Like most of you, I have too.  I pray that you didn't get snookered out of too much money before you caught on to the fact that you were being cheated.  In the middle of the scam, it is as if you get into what looks like a seaworthy vessel, and once launched from shore, suddenly the boat begins to sink.  The Righteous Brothers sang a song in 1964 entitled, You've Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.  Kind of the feeling you feel about now as the water in the boat rises above your ankles and you realize, he, who sold you this pipe dream you invested in, is not in the boat with you.  Indeed, toward him, you've lost that lovin’ feeling.   
 
So how do you beat a crook?  Here's the short answer.  You can't.  The best thing you can do with any crook is to just get away from him.  Where you have scruples, he does not.  Where you believe in truth, lies are his language of choice.  In your honesty, there may be some naivety.  In his dishonesty, he is more than willing to take advantage of your naivety and trust.  You have this picture of a golden goose who lays a golden egg.  He, who is dishonest, somehow paints a detailed picture with all your expectations.  The only thing about the golden goose is that it is a dead duck.  As far as the golden egg is concerned, it ends up on your face. 
 
Jesus told us about living among the dishonest and people of ill repute in Matthew 10:16.  “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.”  What does that mean?  Because you are a Christian, you need to be wise in your dealings with people.  I’ll tell you my shortened version of what that verse means to me, and that is, just because you are a Christian doesn't mean you have to be stupid.
 
Always remember, if you have any money, somebody is always more than willing to take it from you.  There is no golden goose.  Also, there is no Santa Claus. 
 
In life, here's Who you can trust.  Jesus!
Pastor Allan
 
 
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