just heard an analogy on belief or faith that i thought was pretty good and wanted to share it
A man is going to walk a tightrope atop a barrel, if you belive he can do it, you will watch him. If you have faith he can do it, you will get in the barrel.
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THE HOLE IS MORE HONORABLE THAN THE PATCH
Hey what is your name GS. I looked in your profile and couldn't find a name. First name only is good. ..if it's ok with you.Yeah ...faith is certainly a huge element in Christianity. Obedience is thegetting in of the barrel.Something my old flesh wars with daily.
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1 Samuel 15:22, 23 a 22 "Tell me," Samuel said. "Does the LORD really want sacrifices and offerings? No! He doesn't want your sacrifices. He wants you to obey him. 23Rebelling against God or disobeying him because you are proud is just as bad as worshiping idols
IMO, getting into the barrel is faith in action, the kind of faith that one must have to please God. The bible speaks of not being a hearer only, but a doer of the word.