Which other scriptures emphasize living by faith and not by sight? Hebrews 10:38—Living by Faith, Not by Sight “But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” Companion New-Testament Verses That Echo the Call - 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” • Straightforward and succinct, this verse distills the whole principle into one sentence. - Romans 1:17 – “For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” • Paul reaches back to Habakkuk, showing the continuity of God’s plan from Old to New. - Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” • Faith isn’t theoretical; it’s the daily engine of a Spirit-indwelt life. - Galatians 3:11 – “And it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” • Repetition underscores importance; law can’t produce life—faith does. - Romans 8:24-25 – “For in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.” • Faith and hope are partners; both look beyond the visible to what God has promised. Old-Testament Roots That Set the Stage - Habakkuk 2:4 – “Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by his faith—” • The prophet contrasts prideful self-reliance with steady trust in God’s word. - Psalm 27:13-14 – “Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!” • David models confidence in promises not yet visible. - Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” • Trust replaces sight; paths straighten when we lean on Him instead of ourselves. Jesus’ Own Words About Believing Without Seeing - John 20:29 – “Jesus said to him, ‘Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” • The risen Lord pronounces a special blessing on faith that doesn’t rely on physical evidence. Faith Illustrated in Real Lives - Abraham – Romans 4:20-21 highlights that he was “fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.” - Moses – Hebrews 11:27 says he “persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” - The unnamed heroes of Hebrews 11 – They “did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance” (v.13). Practical Ways to Walk by Faith Today - Start with Scripture—faith comes by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17). - Pray God’s promises back to Him; let His sure word outweigh current feelings. - Act in obedience before circumstances shift; faith often steps out while sight still sees opposition. - Surround yourself with testimonies of God’s past faithfulness—both biblical and contemporary. - Keep an eternal perspective—2 Corinthians 4:18 reminds us the unseen is eternal, the seen is temporary. Encouragement for Daily Journey Living by faith isn’t blind optimism; it’s clear-eyed trust in a God whose character and promises never fail. The same Lord who spoke in Habakkuk, walked the roads of Galilee, and inspired Hebrews 10:38 calls us to put full weight on His word today. We may not see the whole path, but the One who does is worthy of unquestioning confidence. |
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