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  ACTING OUT UNBELIEF
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Unbelief is a fundamental issue that affects our relationship
with God, and it is often acted out through consistent behavior rather
than openly declared.

Topics: "Faith", "Unbelief"
Scripture References: Genesis 3:1

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that human sin originated from a loss of faith in
God, beginning with Eve's doubt in God's integrity, which opened the
door to evil and darkness in the world. He illustrates that just as a
friend's loss of confidence can sever a relationship, humanity's
alienation from God stems from a lack of trust in His character. Tozer
points out that while few openly declare their unbelief, many act it out
consistently in their lives, demonstrating a profound disconnect from
God. The restoration of faith is essential for rekindling a relationship
with God, as true communion can only exist when trust is restored.

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Human sin began with loss of faith in God. When our mother Eve listened
to Satans sly innuendoes against the character of God she began to
entertain a doubt of His integrity and right there the doors were opened
to the incoming of every possible evil, and darkness settled upon the
world. The Bible talks about mans being alienated from and an enemy to
God. Should this sound harsh or extreme you have only to imagine your
closest personal friend coming to you and stating in cold seriousness
that he no longer has any confidence in you. I do not trust you. I have
lost confidence in your character. I am forced to suspect every move you
make.

Such a declaration would instantly alienate friends by destroying the
foundation upon which every friendship is built.

Until your former friends opinion of you had been reversed there could
be no further communion. Only a restored faith could bring about a
restored friendship. Now, it is well known that people do not go boldly
to God and profess that they have no confidence in Him, and no one
except the rare professional unbeliever is willing to witness publicly
to his low view of God. The frightful thing, however, is that people
everywhere act out their unbelief with a consistency that is more
convincing than words.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/acting-out-unbelief/
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