"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
Read all of Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11 is a remarkable chapter. As 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the Chapter on Love, Hebrews 11 is called the Chapter on Faith. It tells us what faith is, does, and has looked like in the lives of those who had it. If you've not read through this chapter in a while, I would recommend it.
From my perspective, a proper grasp of verse 6 is essential. Right off we're reminded that Christianity is grace based, not works based. It is as the Apostle Paul says in Galatians 2:16c,"by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight."
The second part of the verse shows what the experience of true faith looks like. True faith believes... that "God is"... and that He rewards "those who diligently seek Him." God's grace is free, but costs you you.
The old Gospel hymn got it right: "Trust and obey for there's no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." (click for words and midi)
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