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What Doubt Is—And Isn't

Doubt isn't always the enemy of faith.
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Topics:Accountability, Christian life, Crisis
Filters:Counseling, Emergent ministry, Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Preaching, Small group leader, Spiritual director, Worship leader
References:Proverbs 3:5-8
Date Added:January 25, 2011
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Many Christians refuse to even speak about their doubts. Perhaps they think it is improper to own up to them, or they are afraid that they will look stupid if they do. Maybe they are worried that their pride or self-esteem would suffer. Yet one of the reasons why so many Christians have difficulty coping with doubt is that they confuse it with two ...

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Dr Brendan Kirby

February 02, 2011  2:14am

Not a good article. The author claims to clarify what doubt is, but does not clearly define it. Even by using a secular dictionary we can learn some basic principles about doubt. This is a very important subject, as doubt erodes our faith. If we are saved by faith, then doubt can be a powerful enemy and must be understood clearly. This article did not delineate doubt very well.

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E K

January 30, 2011  10:40pm

I thnik doubt is a permanent feature in the Christian life. Doubt can only be replaced by trust and trust happens in stages Trusting in man, inevitably leads to disappointment. When we trust God and His word (all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord), we surrender the doubt. Sometimes we forget this promise and doubt creeps in (human frailty). For the Christian, Doubt is a faith builder

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mike c

January 28, 2011  10:47pm

doubt is the very best thing you can harbor until you run your mind through things that just cannot be.

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