Biblical Answer

The Point of Having Faith If God Doesn't Protect Me

Introduction

The question of why we should have faith if God doesn't protect us is a common one. It may seem that having faith in God is pointless if He doesn't safeguard us from harm. However, the Bible teaches us that faith is not just about trusting God to protect us, but about trusting Him to be who He says He is, regardless of our circumstances.

Faith and Protection

While God does promise to protect us, His protection is not always physical. In 1 Peter 5:8-9, we are called to resist the devil by faith, not by our own strength. This means that faith is not just about trusting God to keep us safe, but about trusting Him to give us the strength to resist the devil. The Bible also teaches that our faith will be tested, and that this testing will produce patience and perseverance (James 1:2-4). So, while God may not always protect us from physical harm, He will always protect us from spiritual harm if we trust in Him.

The Purpose of Faith

The purpose of faith is not to make our lives easier or more comfortable, but to make us more like Christ. When we have faith in God, we are not just trusting Him to solve our problems, but trusting Him to work in us and through us. This means that even in the midst of difficulties and challenges, we can have confidence that God is working to make us more like Him. As we trust in God, we will grow stronger in our faith, and our faith will become a source of strength and comfort to us, even in the midst of adversity. So, even if God doesn't protect us from harm, our faith in Him will always be a source of hope and encouragement.