Faith vs. Belief

BELIEF is only a form of awareness, like having the information and agreeing with it. People who ONLY believe DO NOT TAKE ACTION to prove their belief. They are lukewarm, wishful thinkers. Most ‘adjusted’ that story to fit their passiveness, with false phrases like, “Jesus died for me, I’m good,” and they go on sinning. Whoever keeps sinning is NOT covered with the Blood of Christ. 

James 2:19 “You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.” 

Mark 10:20–22 

“Teacher,” the man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” 

Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “THERE IS STILL ONE THING YOU HAVEN’T DONE,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, FOLLOW ME.” 

At this the man’s face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.” 

• It’s like the guy said, “I have faith because I obeyed the law, so I’m obedient,” and Jesus replied, “Ok, prove it! Obey what I commanded.” But the guy could not obey Him. He could not prove his faith. He had his own idea he believed in - to follow the law of Moses.

FAITH is the ACTIONS people take based on what they believe. They DO what God requires - REPENT AND FOLLOW HIM because they LOVE AND TRUST HIM. He gives them eternal life. Faith is based on the fulfillment of the most important commandment:

Mark 12:30 “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”

People do anything for the one they truly love. Love is the most powerful force that exists. Therefore, when a person truly loves God, giving up their possessions would not be an issue.

It's only an issue when a person loves their possessions instead. This proves they have no love for God. By breaking this commandment, they break all the other commandments.

1 John 2:15-17 

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” 

James 1:22–25 

“But don’t just listen to God’s word. YOU MUST DO WHAT IT SAYS. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and IF YOU DO WHAT IT SAYS and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.” 

John 14:23–24 

“Jesus replied, “ALL WHO LOVE ME WILL DO WHAT I SAY. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. 

ANYONE WHO DOESN’T LOVE ME WILL NOT OBEY ME. And remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me.” 

1 Samuel 2:9 

“He will protect his FAITHFUL ONES, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.” 

FAITH = BELIEF + Obedience

FAITH ≠ BELIEF + Disobedience

Romans 3:31

“Well then, if we emphasize FAITH,

does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact,

ONLY WHEN WE HAVE FAITH DO WE TRULY FULFILL THE LAW."

All Glory and Honor to Our God and Savior Jesus Christ! 🙌🏻 💗