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  A TRUSTWORTHY NAME
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord,
even in the midst of a corrupt and sinful world, and encourages
believers to examine themselves to see if they are one of the Lord's
faithful remnant.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Spiritual Poverty"
Scripture References: Psalm 9:10, Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 61:1, Zephaniah 3:12, Matthew 5:3, Luke 4:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 2:5, 1 Peter 5:7

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DESCRIPTION
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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true faith often flourishes among the
afflicted and poor, who learn to trust in the name of the Lord when
worldly wealth fails them. He highlights that those who recognize their
spiritual poverty and affliction are the ones who can truly rely on
God's name, which serves as a source of strength and blessing in a
corrupt world. Spurgeon challenges listeners to reflect on their own
faith and trust in God, asking if they identify with the faithful
remnant that God preserves. He reminds us that our purpose in this world
is tied to our trust in Jesus, who reveals God's character and name.
Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a deeper commitment to fulfill the divine
purpose in our lives through trust in the Lord.

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CONTENT
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I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and
they shall trust in the name of the Lord. (Zephaniah 3:12)

When true religion is ready to die out among the wealthy it finds a home
among the poor of this world, rich in faith. The Lord has even now His
faithful remnant. Am I one of them?

Perhaps it is because men are afflicted and poor that they learn to
trust in the name of the Lord. He that hath no money must try what he
can do on trust. He whose own name is good for nothing in his own
esteem, acts wisely to rest in another name, even that best of names,
the name of Jehovah. God wilt always have a trusting people, and these
will be an afflicted and poor people. Little as the world thinks of
them, their being left in the midst of a nation is the channel of untold
blessings to it. Here we have the conserving salt which keeps in check
the corruption which is in the world through lust.

Again the question comes home to each one of us. Am I one of them? Am I
afflicted by the sin within me and around me? Am I poor in spirit, poor
spiritually in my own judgment? Do I trust in the Lord? This is the main
business. Jesus reveals the name, the character, the person of God; am I
trusting in Him? If so, I am left in this world for a purpose. Lord,
help me to fulfill it.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/a-trustworthy-name/
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