THE BENEFIT OF DOUBT // Part 1

We assume Doubt is the of Faith

Religious Approach: of our feelings

Secular Approach: of our feelings

Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. Psalm 73:1-3 (NLT)

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. John 20:27-28 (NLT)

“If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties” – Francis Bacon

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (CSB)

Doubts rarely originate through , but often arise through personal .

How do we walk through doubt?

Look at these wicked people—enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain. Psalm 73:12-14 (NLT)

1. your Doubts

So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.  Psalm 73:16-17 (NLT)

2. Go where is

Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. Psalm 73:18 (NLT)

3. Compare

Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:21-26 (NLT)

4. Feel for

Faith is not a , it is a