Sermon for Trinity 9. The Scripture readings are 2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; and Luke 16:1-9.

What you believe about God is how God will appear to you – in short, as you believe, so it is (Mt. 8:13, 9:29). If you believe God is merciful, and He is, you have no trouble seeing God’s mercy. If you believe God is blameless, and He is, His blamelessness is apparent. If you believe God is pure, and He is, you will see and receive His purity. But if you believe God isn’t those things, God will always seem to be out to get you.

God has given you His mercy by sending His blameless Son to redeem you and make you pure. Believe that, and watch how God’s mercy, blamelessness, and purity flow freely to you. He will always be your rock, your strong refuge, and your shield as you take refuge in Him.