"To trust" vs "To trust in"

[Gab]

I am often confused when I hear some preachers say "he has trusted in God...', 'he has trusted God...'

Sorry for the atheists but I just need some explanations about the correct use of these two verbs or one

I sometimes think "trust in" is the synonym of "beleive in"...

Thanks a lot for your help!

[Alan]

Hi Gab,

'Trust in' usually suggests believing in/trusting in an indirect way where the contact is more remote. You can trust in God/You can trust in people's common sense/You can trust in the power of goodness and so on. 'Trust' on its own is much more direct - person to person as in: I trust Charlie because he is an honest man.

Alan
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[Gab]

Hi Alan,

This is exactly the kind of explanation I needed (does not exist in any dictionary) . With these examples, now it's definitely clear.
Many thanks.

[InsaneMetal]