Trust is a new human acquisition brought about by planetary helper seraphim, inculcating faith into the minds of evolving men. [1] Trust and faith, the cardinal precepts of Melchizedek teachings, were the foundation of his third revelation of truth on Urantia. [2]
Childlike trust secures entrance into the kingdom of heavenly ascent, where the Thought Adjuster translates man's primitive sense of duty into a higher faith in eternal realities of revelation, leading to supreme attainment through the divine will. [3] Trust is the solemn measure of character and self-mastery, a crucial test of will creatures. [4]
The reliability of personalities in a universe is determined by their closeness to Deity, and as they move further away in origin, an escalation in discord, disorder, and occasional defiance can occur. [5] Faith produces a sublime trust in the goodness of God even in the face of bitter disappointment and crushing defeat. [6] The Universal Father freely trusts us with part of himself, inculcating trust into our minds through the ministry of planetary seraphim. [7] Trust in the fruits of the spirit leads to enduring peace and merciful ministry. [8] Judas refused to exercise trust, leading to his departure from Jesus and the group. [9]
Advancing individuals by augmenting trusts gradually, based on character development, prevents disaster, while prematurely placing responsibility courts failure. [10] Trustworthiness is the sacred and solemn measure of character, revealing the true mastery of self. [11]