Good morning steemians, hope we had a great night? Yesterday we started our discussion on a very important topic that is paramount in our lives individually daily, faith, we looked into various definitions, the operations and the essence of faith. Today we shall continue and look into other aspects of faith.
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Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith originates from the hearing of God's word. Faith cannot be nurtured apart from God's word. Faith is sustained or developed by a two folded expression of God word namely:
- By Confessing God Word: This has to do with the declaration of faith. It involves speaking forth into being all of God's promises, words and blessings to us. Despite how we feel, what we see with out eyes, hear with out ears or have analyzed in our minds we must refuse to profess otherwise. Let God alone be true. It also includes praying in the spirit.
Jude 20But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [[d]make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;
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- By Our Actions: This is the demonstration of our faith. If out faith is merely based on confession then it is weightless, and would not be developed that way. For faith to develop, it must have life. In this wise faith is either
Living.or
Dead
Faith that had life is known by the ability to produce works. Faith is an action word or a doing word. Like a man is known to be alive who has has the spirit in him, in the same wise is faith that has work in itself. Therefore it is positioning oneself for action that faith finds full expression and ultimately oh s developed.
WHAT LIMITS FAITH?
The major limitation to faith is Fact, leading to doubt. Fact is anything that by our human assessment is reality but runs contrary to the word of God concerning any matter. And having compared and contrasted the word of God with what is obtainable in this world. This is outright doubt. Doubt means to be between two opinions. To give room to alternatives rather than standing firm on God's word, is doubt.
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Faith doesn't imply ruling out facts, it simply implies being so conscious of heavenly realities that we live like earthly realities are not there.
Facts leading to doubt has the capacity to hinder how much God can do. (Matthew 13:53-58). Christ didn't do many mighty work there because of their unbelief.
In Conclusion, our Relationship with God is based on faith from the beginning to the end. Without faith, we will not be able to explore all that the father has for us. Since all that will be accomplished in our lives is a function of our faith, let us then dislodge anything that seeks to tamper with our faith, trust and confidence in God we must possess.
Matthew 9:29, Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you.
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We must begin to and remain persistent in operating in faith despite the opposing trend, for the Lord is coming for those who have not traded faith for doubt.
Luke 18: 8, I tell you, He will defend and protect and avenge them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [[h]persistence in] faith on the earth?
You made a very powerful point where u said " our expectations in life is a function of our faith, therefore let us dislodge whatsoever that is going to tamper with our faith" you are absolutely correct @ vikebun. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece.
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The enemy shall always 🙇 be conquered in all the his straight will be dissolved for only those who trust in the lord.
Only those who trust in the lord will always win in all situations. Every body must die but only those who trust in the lord will live forever.
Our concern should always be focussed on the paths of the living God and it should be directed towards doing things for those who don't have.
God has given us power to always preach his word and follow his parts which will lead us to the parts of righteousness.
We should love our self .
We should extend our live to christ because he is always there to save us from all our weakness hr is the alpha and the omega .
Come to him any time you have sinned and fine contrary to his will .
He is always ready to accept you any time
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Truly we must continue in persistent faith because our relationship with God is based on it, and we cannot receive anything from God without faith. Christ is the author and finisher of our faith.
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Wait can be gotten by first giving our life to Christ, and walking in the same way of Jesus Christ.
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The Tree of Life, or Etz haChayim (עץ החיים) has upvoted you with divine emanations of G-ds creation itself ex nihilo. We reveal Light by transforming our Desire to Receive for Ourselves to a Desire to Receive for Others. I am part of the Curators Guild (Sephiroth), through which Ein Sof (The Infinite) reveals Itself!
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Thanks for this.
Faith is a seed that needs to be nurture in order to keep it growing.
We can grow our faith through constant studying, meditating,confessing and listening to the word of word.
The testimonies of others can help us to build our faith too.
We need to keep practicing what we study in the word of God in order to put it to actions
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Faith is like muscles, they need to be exercise to grow bigger and stronger.
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Truly we ought to continue in persevering trust in light of the way that our relationship with God relies upon it, and we can't get anything from God without certainty. Christ is the maker and finisher of our certainty.
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Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen, faith cometh by hearing, and hearing of the word of God so to develop your faith you need to keep hearing and don't stop hearing the word of God so not to hamper your faith gauge. Your knowledge in the word of God develops your faith. It keeps you without worrying, fear and doubt.
Only those who trust in the lord will always win in all situations. Every body must die but only those who trust in the lord will live forever.
Our concern should always be focussed on the paths of the living God and it should be directed towards doing things for those who don't have.
God has given us power to always preach his word and follow his parts which will lead us to the parts of righteousness.
We can grow our faith through constant studying, meditating,confessing and listening to the word of word. The testimonies of others can help us to build our faith too.
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Faith refuses to see only the surrounding circumstances and looks past them to God’s mighty power. Every time we experience God’s deliverance, our faith is strengthened…and our God is glorified. Victory in the Christian life is not based on our strength. It is the product of faith, and faith comes as we choose to know and claim the promises of God.
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Having a strong faith should be an important element in your life. Faith is the one thing that can get you through just about any situation no matter how tough it may seem or feel.
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Confidence is a seed that should be sustain with a specific end goal to keep it developing.
We can develop our confidence through consistent contemplating, meditating,confessing and tuning in to the expression of word.
The declarations of others can help us to manufacture our confidence as well.
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Faith can be developed by having a constant fellowship with God. Having a mindset of seeing possibilities in impossibilities
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Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith originates from the hearing of God's word. Faith cannot be nurtured apart from God's word. faith. It involves speaking forth into being all of God's promises, words and blessings to us. Despite how we feel, what we see with out eyes, hear with out ears or have analyzed in our minds we must refuse to profess otherwise. Let God alone be true. It also includes praying in the spirit. If out faith is merely based on confession then it is weightless, and would not be developed that way. For faith to develop, it must have life. In this wise faith is either keep being living or dead. Faith that had life is known by the ability to produce works. Faith is an action word or a doing word. Like a man is known to be alive who has has the spirit in him, in the same wise is faith that has work in itself. Therefore it is positioning oneself for action that faith finds full expression and ultimately oh s developed.
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The primary nourisher of faith is God’s Word. Romans 10:17 plainly says, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” If we are to increase our faith, we must spend time in God’s Word, reading and meditating on His promises. When we neglect God’s Word, we lose sight of what God desires and can do in our lives. Like an unused muscle, our faith begins to atrophy. On the other hand, when we feed our souls on God’s promises, our entire perspective changes. Although we are aware of our weaknesses and the impossible circumstances surrounding us, we are focused on God’s power.
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Genuinely we should proceed in enduring trust in light of the way that our association with God depends upon it, and we can't get anything from God without assurance. Christ is the producer and finisher of our sureness.
We should love our self .
We ought to stretch out our live to christ since he is dependably there to spare us from all our shortcoming hr is the alpha and the omega .
Come to him whenever you have trespassed and fine in opposition to his will .
He is constantly prepared to acknowledge you whenever
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You made an effective point where u said " our desires in life is an element of our confidence, subsequently let us unstick at all that will mess with our confidence" you are completely right @ vikebun. A debt of gratitude is in order for sharing this superb piece.
Genuinely we should proceed in tireless confidence on the grounds that our association with God depends on it, and we can't get anything from God without confidence. Christ is the creator and finisher of our confidence.
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Genuinely we should proceed in relentless confidence in light of the fact that our association with God depends on it, and we can't get anything from God without confidence. Christ is the creator and finisher of our confidence.
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We can develop faith by listening to the word of God. For faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
We can also develop faith by giving thanks,developing a life of praise and worship ,seeking holiness and purity and always remember that faith works with love.
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Nice article!
Most times people’s faith is being misappropriated when they’re told that their faith is to obtain whatever that they need from God,
It didn’t start today, even when Christ were here in the flesh, men used their faith to obtain healing from Christ etc.
But human faith isn’t enough because man is earthly as the scripture says;
1 Corinthians 15:48
As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven.
To the best way to utilize our faith is when out faith leads us to Christ, and when we meet Christ, our own faith should hung up in him, then from there we begin to live by his own faith which only can guarantee us life eternal!
Otherwise we can use our faith to obtain just things which ends here but not life!
Paul understood this clearly and he wrote;
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
God bless you for sharing.
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Thanks for this.
Faith is a seed that needs to be nurture in order to keep it growing.
We can grow our faith through constant studying, meditating,confessing and listening to the word of word.
The testimonies of others can help us to build our faith too.
We need to keep practicing what we study in the word of God in order to put it to actions
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