Is It Wrong to Have Doubts?

A couple weeks ago a friend of mine brought up this question, “Why do people have doubts about God?”  So I wanted to say a few words this week about doubt.

For those who have experienced the love and grace of God, it's difficult to understand how anyone would have doubts about the Messiah.  Yet, they do every day.  Some simply believe that the things the world has to offer are more appealing than eternal things. (Matt 19:16-23)

For others it's a matter of pride.  They will never bow and relinquish lordship of their lives to anyone else, least of all Jesus Christ. (See Acts 7:51)  And then there are those who truly do not think they need a savior.  These people consider themselves to be “basically good” and don't realize that they, like all people, are sinners who cannot come to God on their own terms. (See Romans 3:23)  But Jesus stated quite clearly that, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)  

Everyone at some time in their lives has doubts.  But, praise God, He understands our doubts, and the most important thing I can tell you is that He wants to take them away and increase our faith.  When doubts come, don’t let them take root in your heart.  Instead, turn them over to Christ.  

Most of all, saturate your heart and mind every day with the truths of God’s Word.  Thank God, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure..." (Hebrews 6:19a)

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