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Enemies of Faith
Enemies of Faith
Have you ever wondered why we don't see more evidence of faith? The Bible
identifies several tendencies that undermine faith. They include:
- Worry. Jesus cautioned: ". . . Do not worry . . . But
seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:25-33).
- Fear. While on a boat in the middle of a storm, the disciples awoke Jesus and pleaded
that He save them from drowning. He answered, "Why are you fearful, O you of
little faith?" Then He rebuked the sea and it immediately grew calm (Matthew 8:23-26).
- Doubt. Peter saw Jesus walking on the water of the Sea of Galilee and asked if
he could do the same. Jesus invited him to join Him, and Peter, too, began walking
on the water. "But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid"
and began to sink (Matthew 14:30). Christ "stretched out His hand and caught
him, and said to him, 'O you of little faith, why did you doubt?' " (verse 31).
- Human reasoning without spiritual understanding. Jesus warned His disciples, "Take
heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees" (Matthew 16:6).
He was cautioning them against the teachings of religious leaders who appeared outwardly
correct (verse 12) but lacked spiritual understanding. Because the disciples did
not understand this spiritual principle, their reasoning was to no avail (verses 7-12).
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