Faith should increase as our knowledge increases. Contrary to the current secular understanding of "faith," true New Testament faith is not something that is made stronger by ignorance or by believing against the evidence. Rather, saving faith is consistent with knowledge and true understanding of the facts. Paul says, "Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ" (Rom. 10:17 NASB).
When people have true information about Christ, they are better able to put their trust in him. Moreover, the more we know about him, and about the character of God that is completely revealed in him, the more fully we are able to put our trust in him. Thus faith is not weakened by knowledge but should increase with more true knowledge. [Grudem, Wayne Systematic Theology p712
How often do we, as Christians, allow ourselves to be deceived by society's idea that our faith is merely wishful thinking! A fabricated faith is no faith at all, and is certain to bring the God to whom it purpotedly centres no glory.
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