Faith and Feelings

Faith and feelings should not be confused.  Faith is ours to exercise in the Word of God, regardless of our feelings, and often in opposition to our feelings.

Many fail to accept the pardon and assurance of the acceptance of Heaven, because they do not take God at His word, but instead turn their attention to changing moods and feelings.

Faith always precedes the joyful feelings which naturally result from the assurance of forgiveness and acceptance. The order is never reversed.


From Bible Readings for the Home, p 86, 1958
Note - column 2,
 Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, California and Omaha, Nebraska

It Is Not Enough

God has given us His word that we may become acquainted with its teachings and know for ourselves what He requires of us....

...It is not enough to have good intentions; it is not enough to do what a person thinks is right or what the minister tells him is right. His/Her soul salvation is at stake, and he/she should search the Scriptures for himself.

The Great Controversy, 598, e g white

WORLDLY MATTERS

The minds of many are occupied with the consideration of worldly matters, often to the exclusion of the religion of God’s word.

The thoughts are more often upon the matter of eating and drinking and dressing (clothing/fashion) than upon the great and important duty of serving God with humility and prayer.

...in many families decided changes must be brought about; they need to know what they must do to be saved.

If they will inquire diligently the way of life, God will impart to them an understanding of His word, and teach them to value - at their true worth - the things of eternity. Then the heart will no longer reach out covetously for worldly benefits and the pleasures of this life.

E G White, Appeal for Unity