Faith, Certainty and Understanding

[lunamoth]

Originally Posted by Bandit

i dont see faith as blind when it is in the bible & God. do you mean just in what people say, like theories & doctrines?

Hi Bandit,

Sorry I missed this post before now.

I don't think that faith in the Bible is blind as long as you are reading it for yourself and have your own understanding, not just going by what someone else (even one you consider an authority) has said that it means. So, I guess I am saying I don't think it's good to have blind faith in what people say.

Having said that, I do believe there is value in listening to what other people say about scripture and I don't think doctrine, or even dogma, is a bad thing. It can elucidate collective, time-tested wisdom and it can act to bring cohesiveness to the Body of Christ.

Always test the spirits. That's what I mean.

peace,
lunamoth

[Bandit]

thanks for that post Luna.

how does this sound?...
i am certain that i understand i have/need faith.
OR
my faith has brought a certain amount of understanding
OR
i understand i must be certain in my faith
OR
understanding faith is certainly a good thing
something like that
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