Today's Devotion: Hebrews 11:6 (New International Version) - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Today's verse is really about following Jesus. He is the way, the truth and the life, as well as our means to salvation. If we do not have faith, how can we follow him?
Today's Comments: “What has philosophy to do with following Jesus?“ is an appropriate question. Theology is the philosophy of religion. Understanding that, we also know that even though it was the Apostles’ intention to establish one church, that one church has split apart and become many different Christian denominatio
ns and sects. Each of these groups, like it or not, differs in its theologies. Otherwise, we would be able to unite into one. There are some churches, for example, which do not require a belief in the virgin birth of Our Lord. Others will accept a denial of even the Trinity. There are people and churches, including some clergy in my own Episcopal denomination, that refuse to accept the concept of original sin. Much of our contemporary theology results from modern interpretation and re-interpretation of the writings of Paul. For example, we often discuss and argue about Paul’s views on homosexuality and women in the ministry. All these issues involve theology and its role in interpreting the Bible. Yes, we are told to follow Jesus. But philosophy or theology can help (or can often hinder) us in determining how.
ns and sects. Each of these groups, like it or not, differs in its theologies. Otherwise, we would be able to unite into one. There are some churches, for example, which do not require a belief in the virgin birth of Our Lord. Others will accept a denial of even the Trinity. There are people and churches, including some clergy in my own Episcopal denomination, that refuse to accept the concept of original sin. Much of our contemporary theology results from modern interpretation and re-interpretation of the writings of Paul. For example, we often discuss and argue about Paul’s views on homosexuality and women in the ministry. All these issues involve theology and its role in interpreting the Bible. Yes, we are told to follow Jesus. But philosophy or theology can help (or can often hinder) us in determining how. 
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Nothing so pleases GOD as a steadfast Faith in all that He is and promises to do.
It is emphasized here that all that we need is to seek GOD diligently and believe that He will reward us for it.
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