As a child, I had faith in my parents; I didn't want to go to school, but I went because of obedience to them. Now, with the teaching of my Master, I realize clearly that it was good to be obedient to my parents and to the One True God.
"There are three kinds of Faith: first, that which is from tradition and birth. For example: a child is born of Muhammadan parents, he is a Muhammadan. This faith is weak traditional faith: second, that which comes from Knowledge, and is the faith of understanding. This is good, but there is a better, the faith of practice. This is real faith.
We hear there is an invention, we believe it is good; then we come and see it. We hear that there is wealth, we see it; we work hard for it, and become rich ourselves and so help others. We know and we see the Light, we go close to it, are warmed by it, and reflect its rays on others; this is real faith, and thus we receive power to become the eternal sons of God."
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 64)
2006-10-07 16:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Every man is given a measure of faith. It can be nurtured or buried. Allow faith be like a mustard seed and see how wonderful it will grow.
2006-10-07 16:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I admire your scholarly approach, but I differ with you concerning Faith of Understanding vs. Faith of Practice. I don't discount the value of practice, but your explanation falls short of the beauty and transformative power of understanding.
To answer your question, faith is an opportunity to demonstrate devotion to duty, to God. It goes beyond obedience to a certainty, rather it is a gift to our creator.
Check out this book. It was written by Lee Strobel, a legal investigator who interviews scholars of the Bible and asks the difficult questions about faith.
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Faith-Journalist-Investigates-Christianity/dp/0310234697/sr=8-2/qid=1160278370/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5138636-9664861?ie=UTF8&s=books
2006-10-07 23:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by roberticvs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible says that "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen". My faith is in Jesus Christ. I believe the bible is God's word. I believe there is no other way to salvation.
2006-10-07 23:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
2006-10-07 23:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by jedi1josh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From faith we'l get salvation from God!!!
2006-10-07 23:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever.....
2006-10-07 23:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Medusa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋