Word of Faith

Diligently seek learning with unwavering faith in God; faith is not a feeling or emotion, but rather an action. True faith in God is not just about believing, but also about putting that belief into action. True faith will naturally lead to a life of good works.

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead, it is inactive, ineffective, and ultimately useless. Just as life without Jesus is useless and aimless lacking purpose and direction. Life with Jesus and faith in Him definitely is useful and our aim; being purposeful with our actions.

So too, faith, if it does not have works [to back it up], is by itself dead [inoperative and ineffective]. (James 2:17) Minding our focus

we can walk by faith by focusing on God's faithfulness and power, allowing His guidance and instructions in His word to align our actions accordingly.

For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God]. (2 Corinthians 5:7) Faith is "Godfidence" in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. (Hebrews 11:1) In His word the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, the just and upright shall live and walk each and every day by faith. (Romans 1:17)

Great are the works of the LORD,

Studied by all those who delight in them.

Splendid and majestic is His work

And His righteousness endures forever. The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;

All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).

They are upheld forever and ever;

They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness. The [reverent] fear of the LORD is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;

A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the LORD;

His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:2-3,7-8,9-10)Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;

Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight. (Psalm 9:9-10) He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,

And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the LORD.

The wise in heart will be called understanding,

And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,

But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;

The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin. ( Proverbs 13:1-3)