Faith vs. Sight
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Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith
By John Wesley0MAT 6:19JHN 14:6ROM 8:142CO 5:7GAL 2:20COL 3:22TI 4:7HEB 11:11PE 1:41JN 2:15John Wesley emphasizes the distinction between walking by faith and walking by sight, asserting that true Christians, who are children of God, live by faith in the invisible and eternal world rather than by the visible and temporal. He explains that while the world relies on sensory perception, faith allows believers to perceive spiritual truths and realities beyond human understanding. Wesley urges his audience to evaluate their lives and desires based on eternal values rather than worldly standards, warning against the dangers of dissipation and the fleeting nature of earthly pursuits. He calls for a life that is focused on God and the eternal, encouraging believers to set their affections on things above. Ultimately, Wesley highlights that true religion is living in and walking towards eternity, grounded in faith and love.
By Faith, Not Sight
By K.P. Yohannan0JHN 20:29ROM 8:52CO 5:7HEB 11:1K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the necessity of living by faith rather than sight, highlighting the conflict between our old nature, which seeks proof and understanding, and our new nature, which believes without seeing. He explains that faith and sight are opposites; when we rely on sight, we limit our need for God. Yohannan encourages believers to embrace their new nature, which allows them to trust in God's promises despite not having physical evidence. He warns against the cultural tendency to demand proof, urging listeners to remember Jesus' words about the blessedness of those who believe without seeing.