Belief or Unbelief
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This is not the topic I was thinking about, but since I could not find scripture upon which to elaborate, I decided to share this. Notice Abraham was not called "righteous" but rather "righteousness." One refers to action, the other to a state of being. Anyway, enjoy this.
TGIF Today God Is First by Os HillmanWednesday, December 05
2007
..."Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." - Romans 4:3
You can be a believer yet act as though there is no God. Whenever you fret over life circumstances, you immediately demonstrate unbelief. Whenever you move out of fear or anxiety, you believe a lie about God's nature.Each day your actions affirm or convict you of your belief system. It reveals who the central focus of your life really is - you or God. It reveals who you place your ultimate trust in - you or God. It is one of the great paradoxes for believers. One day we can believe Him to move mountains. The next day we can question His very existence.
-- Peter believed God and walked on water.
-- A sick woman touched the hem of His garment and was healed.
-- A Canaanite woman believed and freed her daughter from demon-possession.
In what circumstances do you act as an "unbeliever"? Ask God to increase your level of trust so that your actions match up with one who believes every day.