Let’s verify “Belief”

If I was to declare that I believe that nigeria would win the sudan, and then proceeded to the betting site, but did not put my money on nigeria but on sudan , what would you think of my belief?

You would think that I didn’t really believe that nigeria would win the finals, right?
Or

if I was to believe that the bank I have shares in was going to collapse and that it would lead to huge losses to me, but proceeded to invest more money in that bank rather than withdraw my liquidity, would you thinme sane and sober or ridiculous? In each scenario, you would conclude that I didn’t really believe what I professed.



You see, to be convinced that I actually believe what I say requires that my actions, following the declaration of that belief, would reflect that belief. Cool? So that, if my actions were inconsistent with my beliefs, you would reject my claims to that belief. Cool?

If 96 percent of nigerians believe in a God whom they pray to, who answers their prayers, watches their lives, and intercedes on our behalf, then our conduct, our actions must reflect that. Well, does it?


When we want an attire we see the tailor. When we have a legal case, we see a lawyer. When our car breaks down, we call a mechanic.
Why is it that when such cases arise we turn to other humans for help? Why do we not take our petitions to God directly and by-pass all these intermediary humans? We almost never choose exclusive prayer.


Here’s a deal: let’s abolish the law enforcement agencies, forget the military apparatus. Why not? God will protect his children. Unless of course, we aren’t sure He wil

Is it the case that for all our professions of a belief in God, deep down we are unconvinced by it? Or that although for all the consolation that belief in God provides, we cannot count on Him protecting us? Or is it that it’s just a ‘nice’ feeling to believe? Or that year of classical conditioning has ingrained in us the need for and a value of a security blanket

Wow I like this post,it makes sense. An I have noticed it too among Christian. Someone who believes God would protect his family still went ahead to have security guards and dogs ,especially When They pray,They keep praying for the same thing over and over again 5 times in a day,does that mean God would be quick to answer? Why can't They pray once and forget it with faith that It's already answered.

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