How does Faith relate to the world in which we live?
I am 16 years old and been a Christian all my life, or at least I've been told that I was a Christian by my parents. But I don
't think I have ever asked myself what Faith really means. Preachers, parents, and my friends all talk about Faith but I don't think we've ever discussed what the word really meant. Does it mean the ability to trust in God without seeing the physical or does it mean Christians seeing the world and the metaphysical realm through God's eyes? Reading the book about the Sawi culture I came to the realization that Faith is not trust but more support and origin of strength to Christians. Through Don Richardson I understood that it was his Faith in God which enabled him to go to a culture where treachery and cannibalism was ideal. Back to the question I think Faith has great strength. Today the world is filled with sinners and those who believe that sin is not necessarily bad; sex, homosexual, drugs, murder, and more. Without Faith I don't think that Christians can live through this world where materialistically things have overpowered the things of the metaphysical realm. Many people may think that Faith doesn't relate to the world, but I think Faith is the only thing right reason why God isn't just letting the world die out. Finally I think Faith is the ultimate answer; Many people walk around this world without a purpose and I think that the Faith is the thing they're searching for. Through the book "Peace Child" I think I have become one step closer in learning the true meaning of Faith.
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Haichan!!! hi~
Faith is so confusing...a second ago I was sure I had a grasp on what it meant but then reading your post it made me think about what faith is all over again. So here I am back to base...ugh...what you said, about faith being a support, it's a completely new thought to me and I like it!^^ I never thought about it like that but it makes sense because asking us to trust blindly is just, sometimes it doesn't feel right...hmmm anyways keep up the good work~
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Jin Yoo
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After reading your post, I also was urged to reflect on what faith means in our lives and the significance it carries. Despite the fact that I have been a Christian, I was never sincerely dependent on God; I didn't acknowledge limit in my ability and hence I used to think I didn't need God. However, as I learned more and more about God, I realized that God's powers are beyond my imagination. Gradually, I relied on God to help me and save me from my sins. Slowly, I was getting closer and closer to the faith, the ultimate dependence on God. As you have mentioned, unconditional reliance on God, or faith, provides purpose and meaning to our lives. So, as I leave everything in the hands of God, I think I'm getting the grasp of the meaning and purpose in my life.
nice post :)
Hey Haichan
I agree with you that faith is the ultimate answer in the midst of all troubles in the world. People often fail to recognize the significance of having faith in something, and after reading your post I am more convinced that faith plays a very important role, enabling us to find purpose in life. Nice post.
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