12 Secrets of Successful Families -Conclusion of 10.Trustworthiness

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Whether you want to earn more trust or regain lost trust, the following steps can help.

Be honest.   Nothing will shatter other's trust in you quicker than lies.  Conversely, when you are open and honest-especially about your mistakes-you can earn  the trust of others.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE:  "We wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." -HEBREWS 13:18. 

Be dependable.   In one U.S. Survey, 78 percent of human-resource professionals indicated that reliability is one of the three most important skills for entry-level positions."  Learning to be dependable now benefit you as an adult.

"My parents notice when I''m responsible and do my chores without their having to nag me.  The more I show initiative like that, the more the reward it with their trust." -Sarah.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "I am confident that you will comply . . . knowing that you will even do more than what I say." -PHILEMON 21.

Be patient.   Unlike physical growth, which is really apparent to others, time is often needed for others to recognize emotional  and mental growth.

"There's no single act that can earn the trust of your parents and others.  But you can build it gradually if you're consistently  responsible  over time." - Brandon.


BIBLE KNOWLEDGE:  "Clothe  yourselves with . . . patience." -COLOSSIANS 3:12.

Next time: 12 Secrets of Successful Families - 11. Industriousness

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