What We Believe

    After people have been in the "Church" for awhile they learn the "Christian" answers to the "Christian questions. They "know" that Jesus is God or that He is Lord. But do we believe? I can study the gospel, and explain it Biblically but if i do not actually present it to people do i believe the gospel or just know it?
    Most Americans, including many who identify as Christians, seem to believe that if someone has enough money- whatever that amount is- that they will live a good life. The ever increasing number of lotteries and state sponsored gambling venues testify to this. Yet the Bible teaches something different.
"Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches make themselves wings, they fly away like an eagle toward heaven." (Proverbs 23:4-5 NKJV)
"He said to them, 'Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." ( Luke 12:15 NKJV)
"And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." ( 1 Timothy 6:8 NKJV)
     We live what we believe. If someone believes that "God helps those who help themselves," then we will rely upon our own personal abilities.
   I knew a man who is a conspiracy theorist. The only topic that he ever wanted to talk about was how the government was responsible for the 9/11 attacks and related topics. His belief governed how he spoke and lived.
   As "Christians" we can know many things but we show what we truly believe by what we live. Luke 6:45b says "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." We speak what we believe. Hebrews chapter 11 contains a summary of many Old Testament saints. Again and again we read that this person or that person by faith did something. Mental agreement did not keep Noah building an ark for a hundred years, or Abraham abandoning his city and relatives to go to an unknown destination. True faith produces obedience.
(Romans 1:5, 16:26)