Ellen Chat Conversation

Ellen White explained that while we may not have visible proof, faith serves as . She emphasized that coming to belief involves more than just an intellectual acknowledgment of facts; it requires a personal "submission of the will to Him" and a heart that is "yielded to Him" (SC 63.2). She noted that there is a distinction between mere belief and saving faith, pointing out that even "the devils also believe, and tremble," but this does not change their nature (SC 63.2). True belief is found through an "experimental knowledge" of God's power (YI February 10, 1898, par. 4). This means that rather than looking for scientific proof, a person experiences the power of Bible teachings in their own life, opening . Furthermore, Ellen White pointed to the life of Christ as the ultimate evidence provided to humanity. She wrote that Christ performing acts that . By looking at His sacrifice and humility, we can overcome the "suspicion or distrust" that often takes possession of the mind (2SM 253.3). For practical application, this means that belief is developed through . It is the act of which leads us to choose His way over our own (Ed 253). When the human heart is given up to Him, it "will become a sacred harp, sending forth sacred music" (2SM 253.3). In conclusion, belief is not a matter of waiting for proof or relying on feelings, but a choice to accept God's wisdom, strength, and righteousness in place of our own (Ed 253). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What is the difference between faith and feeling according to Ellen White? • How does Ellen White describe the "experimental knowledge" of God's power? • What role does the life of Christ play in making "unbelief impossible"? --- 📚 **6 passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=%22belief+in+God%22+faith)