Monday, October 12, 2009

"Faith is to hope for things . . . which are true." "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

The Bible dictionary states that "All true faith must be based upon correct knowledge or it cannot produce the desired results."

Is this to say that people of other 'faiths' do not demonstrate true faith because they participate in religions that do not possess the fullness of the gospel? Can they not be blessed for their faith? These are questions that I don't believe I have all the answers to, however, I think it is easy to acknowledge that people outside of this church can demonstrate faith and be blessed for doing so. The first principle of the gospel is faith in Jesus Christ. Anyone who displays faith in Christ is demonstrating true faith, for he is the Son of God--this is correct knowledge.

This is why our faith must be centered around Jesus Christ; because He is the Truth. If we begin with Him, we can be led to everything else that is true and good. Each sunday, temple session, meeting, gospel discussion, missionary moment, whatever it may be, let it be done with faith in Jesus Christ and then truth will follow and that faith will become greater.

No comments:

Post a Comment