“How Do You Know Your Faith Is Real?” May 21
How do you know if your faith is real?
That may be one of the most important questions a person can ask. Not whether you attend church. Not whether you know Bible stories. Not whether you’ve made moral improvements in your life or call yourself a Christian.
But this: Have you truly been born again?
Jesus and the apostles repeatedly warned that there would be people who appear religious on the outside but have never experienced genuine heart transformation. They may listen to sermons, enjoy Christian community, and even make outward changes in their lives, yet never possess saving faith.
In today’s reading from John 6, many people followed Jesus, listened to His teaching, and witnessed astonishing miracles. But when His words became difficult and following Him became costly, many walked away.
Why?
Because exposure to truth is not the same thing as conversion.
At the same time, the tragic story unfolding in David’s life reminds us that hidden sin never stays hidden. David believed his private choices affected only himself, but the consequences spread into his family and future generations.
Together, these readings ask us some uncomfortable but necessary questions:
Is our faith genuine? And are we taking sin more seriously than David did?
Because eternity—and those around us—are affected by the answers.
