Can They Do It?
What if your trust issues aren’t about betrayal—but about disappointment? Sometimes the people we depend on just aren’t capable of carrying the weight of trust. This week, we look at two very different kinds of people: one who breaks trust through insecurity and chaos, and another who builds it with loyalty, maturity, and humility. One had the position—but not the tools. The other had no crown—but had character. We’re not just asking, “Can they be forgiven?” We’re asking, “Can they be trusted again?” Because trust isn’t just about intent—it’s about capacity.
1 Samuel 20
Discussion topics
- Icebreaker – What’s a small task or responsibility someone trusted you with that made you feel really honored? (Ex: a sibling letting you borrow their car, a boss giving you a project, etc.)
- Read Ephesians 4:26–27 – What does this verse teach us about handling offense and anger in relationships?
- Read 1 Samuel 20:30–33 – Compare Saul’s emotional response with Jonathan’s. What do their reactions reveal about their character and capacity for trust?
- Personal Reflection: Has there ever been a time when you placed trust in someone who didn’t have the ability to carry it? How did that affect the relationship?
- Deeper Dive: Have you ever broken someone’s trust—not from bad intentions, but from lack of preparation, skill, or maturity? What would rebuilding that trust look like?
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