what happens to faith when you believe one thing and are taught something exactly opposite?

Answer 1

Knowledge trumps faith unless fear stops it.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 2

That depends on the character of the person. Clinging to faith or immediately brushing it aside for the prettier answer... both seem wrong, though both happen in certain circumstances.

I think the Best thing to happen is to carefully evaluate what you believe and what you are taught. A good thing to do also is research the counter argument (there almost always is one) to what you are being taught. With careful research, meditation and/or prayer about your faith, and honestly searching, you will find your answer. And will be stronger for it.

Answer 3

when we talk about faith, it is something that is unquestionable it is something that you believe that no matter what other might say, it is still deep inside of you..now if someone taught you something that is exactly opposite it will largely depend on the strength of your faith..
NOW..
-if your faith is weak, then you will find yourself believing to the things, that that person tells you.
-if your faith is not that strong enough, you tend to be skeptical and try to evaluate what you believe in.
-but if your faith is sealed and strong the things that someone told you will just pass the other ear.





the cross is my salvation!!

Answer 4

While growing up, I was always taught that Jesus was a liar, possibly a lunatic, but above all, very definitely DEAD!

When I had an encounter with Jesus (it's too long a story to repeat here), I had to change my mind.

It's amazing how that once you actually MEET Someone, you can no longer deny His existence.

Jesus said "If you continue in my Word, then are you my disciple, indeed; and then you shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall set you free" and "Whom the Son sets free shall be free, indeed".

So, in answer to your question, when you put your faith in Jesus, even if you ARE taught something different, He will set you free.

So, depending on which way you are going, you are either being set free by God's Truth, or you are being imprisoned by the lies of satan.

Answer 5

Did not the Jews believe one things, and Jesus taught something exactly opposite ? For salvation is of the Jews.

Answer 6

Have faith in what your taught if your taught to question what you learn your faith will be likely based on fact. Blind faith is only an artistic device .

Answer 7

Well, your faith is what you believe... so if you're taught something different, you can either choose to believe it or not. You might analyze your beliefs... there's nothing wrong with questioning your beliefs, because whatever conclusion you come to will be how you really feel. Nobody can tell you what to believe... you have to choose that yourself.

Answer 8

Faith is a belief in one thing only, one large idea encompassing many smaller ideas to form the big picture, if you think another way then you are lessening your faith and questioning your beliefs. It's like trying to serve 2 masters, the Lord said you cannot. It is impossible. A house divided will fall. God bless.

Answer 9

It's a test of your faith, in whatever it is that you believe. You need to find a way to be at peace with what you believe without being influenced by the ideas of others.

Answer 10

You have to decide for yourself which is more credible and worth believing. In my experience, faith usually doesn't stand up to something that is taught with a more rigorous methodology.

Answer 11

Exercise Faith Based on Truth

“Without faith it is impossible to please him well, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”—HEBREWS 11:6.

FAITH calls for more than believing that God exists. The first man, Adam, had no doubt about the existence of Jehovah God. God had communicated with Adam, most likely through His Son, the Word. (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17) Yet, Adam lost the prospect of eternal life because he failed to obey Jehovah and exercise faith in him.

2 Adam’s future happiness seemed to be jeopardized when his wife, Eve, disobeyed Jehovah. Why, the very thought of losing her put the first man’s faith to the test! Could God solve this problem in such a way as to ensure Adam’s continued happiness and welfare? By joining Eve in transgression, Adam showed that he apparently did not think so. He attempted to solve the problem his way, rather than earnestly seeking divine guidance. Failing to exercise faith in Jehovah, Adam brought death upon himself and all his offspring.—Romans 5:12.

What Is Faith?

One dictionary defines faith as “firm belief in something for which there is no proof.” Far from supporting that idea, however, the Bible stresses just the opposite. Faith is based on facts, on realities, on truth. The Scriptures say: “Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” (Hebrews 11:1) A person having faith has a guarantee that everything promised by God is as good as fulfilled. So strong is the convincing proof of unseen realities that faith is said to be equivalent to that evidence.

4 In the New World Translation, the causative form of the Hebrew verb ´a?man´ is sometimes rendered “exercise faith.” According to the Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, “at the heart of the meaning of the root is the idea of certainty . . . in contrast with modern concepts of faith as something possible, hopefully true, but not certain.” The same work says: “The derivative ´amen ‘verily’ is carried over into the New Testament in the word amen which is [the] English word ‘amen.’ Jesus used the word frequently (Mt 5:18, 26, etc.) to stress the certainty of a matter.” The word rendered “faith” in the Christian Greek Scriptures also means belief in something firmly based on fact or truth.

5 The Greek word (hy?po´sta?sis) rendered “assured expectation” at Hebrews 11:1 was commonly used in ancient papyrus business documents to convey the idea of something that guarantees future possession. Scholars Moulton and Milligan suggest the rendering: “Faith is the title deed of things hoped for.” (Vocabulary of the Greek Testament) Obviously, if a person possesses the title deed to property, he can have the “assured expectation” that someday his hope to obtain it will be realized.

6 At Hebrews 11:1, the Greek word translated “evident demonstration” (e´leg?khos) conveys the idea of presenting evidence to demonstrate something, particularly something contrary to what appears to be the case. Positive or concrete evidence makes clear what previously went undiscerned, thereby refuting what only appeared to be the case. So in both the Hebrew and the Greek Scriptures, faith is by no means “firm belief in something for which there is no proof.” On the contrary, faith is based on truth.

Based on Basic Truths

7 The apostle Paul stated a basic truth when he wrote that the Creator’s “invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that [opposers of truth] are inexcusable.” (Romans 1:20) Yes, “the heavens are declaring the glory of God,” and “the earth is full of [his] productions.” (Psalm 19:1; 104:24) But what if a person is unwilling to consider the evidence? The psalmist David said: “The wicked one according to his superciliousness [“arrogant as he is,” The New English Bible] makes no search; all his ideas are: ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 10:4; 14:1) In part, faith is based on the fundamental truth that God exists.

8 Jehovah does not simply exist; he is also trustworthy, and we can rely on his promises. He has said: “Surely just as I have figured, so it must occur; and just as I have counseled, that is what will come true.” (Isaiah 14:24; 46:9, 10) These are not meaningless words. There is clear proof that hundreds of prophecies recorded in God’s Word have been fulfilled. With this enlightenment, those exercising faith are also able to discern the ongoing fulfillment of many other Bible prophecies. (Ephesians 1:18) For example, they are seeing the fulfillment of “the sign” of Jesus’ presence, including the accelerated preaching of the established Kingdom, as well as the foretold expansion of true worship. (Matthew 24:3-14; Isaiah 2:2-4; 60:8, 22) They know that soon the nations will cry “Peace and security!” and that shortly thereafter God will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” (1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 11:18) What a blessing to have faith based on prophetic truths!