"But without faith it is impossible to please God, because it is necessary that approaches God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him." Heb.11: 6.
A huge practical truth is this. Unbelief is the fruit of pride and is diametrically opposed to humility. The unbeliever refuses to believe in God because there is in himself, in his pride, a reason to believe. If because of some feeling or thought of mine I refuse to believe in God, I am myself making me better than him and this is idolatry. If I refuse to believe in God I am denying also the characteristics and attributes that make it worthy of confidence. There is no greater offense does not trust him, if not worthy of our faith we make Him a liar (1Jn.5: 10).
If God declares his love and I do not believe for whatever reason, I express the pride inherent in my nature. The love of God is poured freely, never attracted to the merits we do not have but for his benevolence and our need. As sinners we must give glory to God and thank our infinite being such a great God of love is concerned. When we come to God we do not think ever in the position we deserve, will never be worthy and good, but in the place He deserves in our hearts.
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