Questioning Faithful Believers

July 7, 2025

Over the last month, I have been listening carefully in church, trying to learn and understand what it takes to be a faithful Christian. I’m not a judgmental person at all, but I have always found myself questioning not just my values and beliefs, but also the beliefs of others. I’ve also been hesitant to question “believers” true beliefs because I know how personal people take it when you do.

You see, my “questioning” of believers started before my spiritual journey. I’ve always been a person of service, through my volunteer work, and I believe deeply in humanity and the greater good of others. I never understood how people who believed in God could be so selfish. This belief in service and the greater good has always been a driving force in my life, and I’ve seen people lack empathy and fail to see the humanity in others.

Over the past month, my church has presented excellent sermons on what it takes to be a faithful Christian. They’ve talked about submerging oneself in God to be a true reflection of Him, about surrendering and relinquishing control of your life to Him. That kind of yielding is something we all struggle with; it’s a shared challenge on the spiritual journey, because no one likes to give up control. We are human, heavily flawed individuals. However, they provided practical guidance on how to achieve it, and one key takeaway was this: spend time with God through prayer.

We must remember that God is in control, not man. Lastly, to be faithful Christians, we must please God, honor Christ, and serve people.