Faith toward God is a fundamental principle that Christians must not only grasp at the beginning of their conversion but also continually develop toward spiritual maturity and completeness. This faith is not something people are born with or merely learn from human authority; many profess faith in God but do not truly know Him, rendering their worship vain. True faith begins when God initiates a calling, as man cannot find Him on their own. This faith comes by hearing the Word of God through a preacher sent by Him, whose message must conform to the truth of Scripture, requiring diligent searching to verify its authenticity. Expressing faith toward God involves obedience and keeping His law, for without these, faith is dead and worthless. Examples of this living faith are seen in those who believed God's words through true ministers, obeyed true doctrines, and adopted a way of life that leads to the fulfillment of His promises, walking daily in the footsteps of the apostles and Jesus Christ. However, initial faith is not all that He requires; it must grow from a tender trust into a full-blown conviction, expanding through faithfulness in small matters to absolute trust in submitting to our Sovereign and Provider without wavering. We are admonished to recall our calling and early trials, remembering that God fulfills His promises, and to not draw back but live by faith. Mature, living faith, as exemplified by the faithful in Hebrews 11, is what Christ seeks in His elect—faith that remains unwavering even when everything is at stake. The just, those who are righteous, shall live by this faith, and in doing so, will inherit the Kingdom of God.

Jesus Christ's parable in Luke 18:1-8 urges us to pray persistently and not lose heart, even when answers seem delayed. We must trust that God works on His own timetable, always for our ultimate good, testing our patience or fulfilling a purpose beyond our sight. Our role is to persevere in faith, continually relying on Him in all we ask. At the core of this teaching is a vital question: when the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the earth? This challenges us to consider if we possess the enduring faith He seeks—a faith that trusts Him completely as God and lives according to His revealed truth, despite worldly pressures. It is not merely about individual acts of belief, but about embracing and living the entire way of righteousness that God has shown us. This faith manifests through works of obedience, reflecting our striving to live as God lives. Such works are the evidence that we belong to Him, demonstrating our commitment to follow every word of God to the best of our ability. Whether overcoming personal struggles, forgiving others, keeping His commandments, or showing kindness and patience, each challenge we face tests our faith. God knows our weaknesses and the areas we must overcome, and He looks for the fruit of righteous works that glorify Him. Living this way allows us to know God—His thoughts, decisions, love, mercy, and forgiveness—as much as is humanly possible. It is in this incredible way of life that we must place our faith, accepting the whole package of Christian living He reveals. Though we live in a sinful, self-centered society that tempts us toward the broad path of destruction, the life God calls us to is truly awesome. We must remain committed to this narrow way, examining ourselves to ensure Christ dwells in us, making the necessary changes to take on His very nature.