The title of this article may seem unusual—or even offensive to some. But the premise behind it is both sobering and scriptural: If we truly believed in God, many things in our lives might look different. This is not a commentary on others, but a mirror held to ourselves. The reality is, not all who claim to believe in God truly live as if they do.
Hebrews 12:1 reminds us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses—faithful men and women who ran with endurance and fixed their eyes on Jesus. Their lives were shaped by belief, not just in theory but in practice. The sin of unbelief is not just denying God’s existence—it’s denying His authority, His promises, and His Word in our choices.
1. Faith Is the Mightiest Principle on Earth
Whether in business, exploration, science, or salvation—faith drives everything of value. Without it, our greatest discoveries and acts of courage would never have happened. Hebrews 11:1 calls faith “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Faith is not just the foundation of Christianity—it is the engine of Christian living. We are told to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). From conversion to obedience to endurance, every act of spiritual significance is rooted in believing what God has said.
Faith builds trust. Faith fuels courage. Faith steadies the soul. And without it, we are unanchored—adrift in a world full of noise, temptation, and confusion. It is no surprise, then, that Scripture warns, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6).
When faith disappears, so do the blessings God desires to give. If we believed in God, our lives would be marked by greater purpose, clearer direction, and deeper hope.
2. If We Believed in God, His Word Would Not Be Treated as Optional
We live in a culture that increasingly treats God’s Word as flexible—a matter of preference. But if we truly believed in God, we would never treat His commands as suggestions. We would accept Scripture as final, trustworthy, and authoritative.
Jesus said, “The one who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings has one who judges him: the word I spoke” (John 12:48). The Word of God is not something we adjust to suit ourselves—it is something we submit to because we trust Him.
Partial obedience is not faith. It’s self-rule in disguise. Saul learned this painfully in 1 Samuel 15, where he substituted his judgment for God’s. The result? Rejection. “To obey is better than sacrifice.” If we believed in God, we would honor every word He gave.
3. If We Believed in God, Excuses Would Disappear
Excuses thrive where faith is weak. “I can’t change.” “It’s too hard.” “God understands.” But Scripture does not speak in these tones. It tells us that “God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
If I believe God is who He says He is—holy, wise, just, powerful, and present—then I can no longer hide behind excuses. Faith holds that God never calls us to something He does not equip us to fulfill. When He commands, He also provides the strength and support to obey—through His Word, His Spirit, and His people. His grace sustains (2 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 4:16). His promises are sure.
Excuses die where faith is alive.
4. If We Believed in God, We Would Say: ‘Here Am I. Send Me.’
True faith moves us. When Isaiah heard God’s call, he didn’t delay. He didn’t ask for clarification. He responded with readiness: “Here am I. Send me” (Isaiah 6:8).
Faith does not procrastinate. It does not wait for perfect timing. It responds to God’s will with open hands and willing feet. We are told to “present our bodies as living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1)—a life of surrender, not convenience.
If we believed in God, we would not wait to be pushed—we would be the first to stand, serve, speak, and give. Real faith doesn’t sit still.
5. If We Believed in God, Our Hearts Would Be Different
Jesus said the greatest command is to love God, and the second is to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:37–39). But what happens when belief in God fades? Selfishness grows. Compassion fades. Jealousy and resentment take root.
1 John 4:20 pulls no punches: “If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar.”
If we believed in God, love would lead. Pride would fall. Grudges would dissolve. We would lift our heads from the ground, and look outward in service instead of inward in bitterness. Real faith transforms the heart—and through it, our relationships.
What Would Change—If I Believed in God?
This article is not written to the world. It is written to the one who already claims to believe—and to ask: do I really?
If I believed in God:
- Would I still delay obedience, or humble myself and change today?
- Would I treat parts of His Word as optional, or treasure every command?
- Would I excuse myself from service, or say, “Here am I, send me”?
- Would I justify bitterness, or pursue peace and love?
The Bible is not silent. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). “The righteous shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).
If I believe in God—truly believe—then I must live like it. Speak like it. Love like it. Worship like it. And repent when I fall short.
Let us live in such a way that belief in God is not just confessed—but clearly, undeniably proven.
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5). That’s where real change begins.
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