Great Construction

Faith Means Trust

     In this world there are many religionists, but true religionists are rarely to be found. Let me explain my point.
     However, a man may think himself to be a religionist, it means nothing should this thinking be a subjective opinion of himself. The proof of quality in a religionist should be obvious when viewed objectively.
     Much of religion is based on trust. It follows therefore, that one should strive to become such a person as to inspire trust in others. Strictly speaking, to have others believe in one’s word as trustworthy, that only good can result from one’s company, to have others believe in one’s honesty—than can a man be said to be trusted by others.
     Then, comes the question of how one can inspire such trust in others. This will come of a constant and conscientious striving to improve the inner quality of oneself. To abstain from lies, deceit, to think of the good of others before oneself. These and many other factors help toward securing the love and respect of others.
     It is quite natural that qualities as these should bring others into closer relation with oneself and foster that inner warmth and intimacy that ultimately means trust.
     However, such qualities in man should be constant and not spasmodic, as the slightest detectable deviation will cause others to lose their trust very quickly.
     The above are a few pointers on human relations only, which although may be said to be commonsense, often go by the board. We also must not forget the ultimate in trust—that is, the trust of God—another commonsense factor oftimes neglected and without which we shall not know the estatic life. 

Teachings of Meishu and Kyoshu, page 20, no date [1959?]