I found that out again today when I picked up a very little book in the local bookshop called: “The Road to Success.” Chapter one in that book is called “Believe in Yourself.”

“Self-trust is the first secret of success…..” This is one of the quotes in chapter one. The quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson. He lived from 1803 – 1882.

How does the dictionary define humanism? Here we are: the rejection of  religion in favour of a belief in the advancement of humanity by its own efforts.

The Bible teaches the exact opposite.

Here are some verses about believing:

John 3:36

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath REMAINS on him.”

Romans 1:16

First John 5:10

Here are some verses about trusting:

Proverbs 28:26

“HE WHO TRUSTS IN HIMSELF IS A FOOL,…..”

Jeremiah 17:5

” ‘ CURSED IS THE ONE WHO TRUSTS IN  MAN,…’ “