KEY IDEAS
True faith manifests itself in all areas of life—including the fair treatment of others, how one speaks to others, one’s attitude toward money, patience in the midst of suffering, and more.
True faith manifests itself in all areas of life—including the fair treatment of others, how one speaks to others, one’s attitude toward money, patience in the midst of suffering, and more.
- We can retain joy in our hearts when trials emerge, knowing that they refine our faith.
- Faith recognizes that our temptations come not from God but from our own inner sinful natures.
- Faith shows itself in the avoidance of angry reactions.
- Faith shows itself in being a “doer of the Word.”
- Faith shows itself in the avoidance of prejudice.
- The absence of benevolent actions reveals a “dead faith.”
- Faith shows itself in the taming of the tongue.
- Faith in God yields fruitful wisdom from God.
- A worldly attitude can distract you away from faith in God.
- Self-confidence and self-reliance can hinder your faith in God.
- The love of money can distract you from faith in God.
- The faith-life is a life of patient endurance.
- The faith-life is a life of prayer.