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Your Question:
How do I balance my faith with my doubts?
Answer:
Balancing faith with doubts can be a challenging but ultimately rewarding experience. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with doubts and questions about their faith. But I've also seen how confronting those doubts and questions can lead to a deeper, more mature faith. It's essential to be honest with ourselves and ask why we believe what we believe. We need to examine our inherited belief system and determine if it's truly ours. This process can be uncomfortable, but it's necessary for growth and development. One of the most important things to remember is that faith is not just about receiving what we want from God, but also about accepting what He gives us and glorifying Him in all circumstances. This means that even when our prayers aren't answered in the way we want, we can still trust that God is working in our lives. As the Bible says, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose" (Philippians 2:12-13). This verse reminds us that our salvation is not just about our own efforts, but about God's work in us. When we're struggling with doubts, it's essential to remember that faith always triumphs, whether or not circumstances change. As the Bible says, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). This means that our faith is not based on what we can see or touch, but on what we trust and believe. So, even when we're faced with uncertainty and doubt, we can still trust that God is working in our lives and that He will ultimately give us a deeper understanding and justification for everything that happens.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
mere christianity
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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