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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.

Hebrews 11:6

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This is a popular verse from the book of Hebrews, and also one easily misunderstood out of context. Taken all by itself, the verse presents a truth which is fairly easy to understand. Namely, that God's first and foremost concern is with our faith—our attitude towards Him and trust in Him—rather than in our actions. This does not make our behaviors unimportant. On the contrary: what we do reflects what we truly believe (James 2:14-17)

However, as this verse shows, merely "going through the motions" is not what God is looking for. Those who want to please God need to have faith, not simple agreement, and not merely reluctant cooperation.The problem with quoting or reading this verse out of its context is the specter of "blind faith," or wishful thinking. As shown in prior passages, the writer of Hebrews is not advocating for a gullible, wishful-thinking attitude. On the contrary, this entire letter has been an exercise in evidence and logic. The writer's point is meant to emphasize the primacy of true faith over insincere works: robotic obedience without legitimate trust in God is worthless. This lesson is given as part of a description of Old Testament figures whose actions prove their faith.

Hebrews 11:1 is my favorite for many reasons, but the reminder of this entire passage is rooted there for me.

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We continue our letters from Jesus series with todays where we read passages inspired by our father. And as I always say, "Lessons & Blessings" . Perspective is wisdom and faith gives us the clearest view.

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👑 May God Bless you 💕 Beannacht Dé ort ☘️ 👑

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Watercolor Cover Art of Mary is done by the Host, Monica Fish/AntiqueHoney. This is a plate from her newest book on Faith for children.

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Welcome to Honor to Mary, your daily companion for prayer, reflection, and devotion. Each morning, join me , Monica Fish for a peaceful journey through the Rosary, novenas, and special prayers that honor Mary, the Mother of God. Some days calling to reflect on certain scripture is the path. I am meerly a vessel to delivery of the good news. Whether you're starting your day, taking a moment of reflection, or seeking spiritual solace, this podcast will guide you closer to Mary and deepen your faith.

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In the quietness of meditation, I’m often reminded of Mary as she listened to the Angel Gabriel, fully present and open to God’s will. Let these moments of reflection bring you the same peace and connection to the divine.

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Remember, the best Bible is the one that you read.

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The beautiful music featured each week is from the music ministry I am a member of.

This week , we have the amazing Yasa who is the Director of the church ministry playing violin with a beautiful performance of Ave Maria.

You can find more about Yasa here

https://www.youtube.com/@Yasaviolinist/community

https://www.yasaviolin.com/

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