Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
It’s very important, in these days in which we are now living, that we know the difference between faith and presumption, because the two modes of thought and action often resemble each other very closely. Many professed Christians mistake the one for the other, and in doing so, some persons have placed themselves in a compromised position.
By mistaking faith for presumption some folks have brought unexpected harm to themselves and others who in turn have stumbled on the very concept of faith and in some families sharp a divide has opened up as to what constitutes faith or presumption. The current pandemic is a practical example in the here and now, of what we are speaking about.
Some claim that their faith in God will protect them from the pandemic, yet the Delta version has taken a toll where least expected. Others believe that our faith should never lead us to take unnecessary risks, and as a result, the current scientific discoveries are to be incorporated in our practice as being a God-send, since faith without works is dead.
James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!