FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 1:32: Knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same, but approve of those who practice them.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
But the worst is yet to come. Men not only committed these sins in open defiance of God, but encouraged others and applauded them when they sinned. How far man fell! He began glorifying God but ended exchanging that glory for idols. He began knowing God but ended refusing to keep the knowledge of God in his mind and heart. He began as the highest of God’s creatures, made in the image of God; but he ended lower than the beasts and insects, because he worshiped them as his gods. The verdict? “They are without excuse!” (Rom. 1:20) Dan Crawford, British missionary to Africa, said: “The heathen are sinning against a flood of light.” There is a desperate need for us to carry the Gospel to all men, for this is the only way they can be saved. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
They make a king glad with their wickedness, And princes with their lies. Hosea 7:3
Jesus, please remove all ungodly thinking and practices from my life. May I make the pursuit of godliness the only practice of my life. Clean my heart of even the slightest taint of sin. Purify my lips to speak of sanctified living. Purify my heart, so I may speak of living my life in the abiding presence of Your holiness.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
He sanctifies His saints from the sinful practices promoted in this world.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25
Dear Father, teach me how to live in the Spirit, and to walk in the Spirit. May I experienced a Spirit-controlled life. Please begin today…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 519). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
