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Summary of Three Levels
Let me summarize these three levels of trust. Note that each of the three levels monitor both the degree of trust in God as well as in self. By trusting in self we mean that they have confidence that they can handle the problems they meet up with.
The line graph above shows how the presence of trust or confidence rules out worry and anxiety. The opposite is quite true too. The more worry we have, the less confidence we have that we are able to deal with different issues.  In the chart below we show that those who do not trust in God (L#1,2) live in a precarious situation. Level two has confidence but that is a false confidence because at any time, that ability to care for his needs can and will disappear. The danger is just out of sight for the moment.Only the third level is secure because of God's hand upon him. This person trusts in God. Remember, not everyone who says they trust in God do. The Christian who worriesshows that he is at level #2 rather than level #1.
The arrows focus on the 3 response of the Level 3 panicky person. Thislevel is always a temporary stage. People cannot live in hopelessness. They rather be insane, wild or on drugs.
Do not undermine the importance of sharing the gospel with people in distressful times. We never know how far they are from danger. They are desperate, and the Lord can really help them.
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