Living Life of Faith

Galatians 2:20

Introduction

• Story of Clement Stone in Chicago
• His emphasis on a positive mental attitude
• Speaker’s skepticism about the effectiveness of this practice

Biblical Faith vs. Positive Mental Attitude

• Clarification that biblical faith is different from positive mental attitude
• Distinction between biblical faith and the power of positive thinking

Description of Biblical Faith

• Faith as trust in God's control and sovereignty
• Not a definition, but a description of living faith
• Galatians 2:20
• Emphasis on living by faith, not just being saved by faith

Living by Faith

• Three Ways to Live by Faith:
  1. Trusting God's Judgment
     • Personal story of a tragic death and the struggle to understand God's will
     • Biblical examples: Joseph's story in Genesis 50 and David's experience in 1 Samuel 30
  2. Trusting God's Ability
     • Example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3
     • The importance of recognizing God's power and wisdom
  3. Trusting God's Timing
     • Example of Moses' life and God's timing in Exodus 3
     • Reference to Esther’s story
     • Importance of aligning with God’s schedule and purpose

Conclusion

• Living by faith involves complete dependence on God
• The necessity of trusting God's judgment, ability, and timing

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