Bible Text: 1 Samuel 14 | Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lou Saldiveri | Series: Sunday Morning Worship | — Pastor Lou’s Notes —
Intro: In this passage, God gives us insight into what it means to live by faith. Whether we realize it or not, we all exercise faith each and every day. We are presented in this passage with the contrast of two opposite styles of living. Saul represents someone who ultimately has faith in his pride and ego. His son, Jonathan, represents someone who lives by faith in the promises of God.

In this passage, bot Jonathan and Saul are facing a big challenge. In this case, this challenge happens to be military. however, I would like to suggest that the principles God gives to us in this passage apply to any challenge you and I may face.

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Biblical Faith Is an Active Faith

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Active Faith is based upon the promises of God found in His Word
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Active Faith is based upon the principles and moral of God found in His Word
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Active Faith is based upon a right relationship between us and God through faith in Jesus Christ
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Growing Active Faith is based upon a growing love affair with Jesus Christ and a deepening love for His Word
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Biblical Faith Always Gives Glory to God

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The desire and power for loving obedience comes from yielding to the Holy Spirit
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When we do anything for the kingdom of God, we will give glory to God

Closing: What battles or situations are you and I facing today? Will we rely on our own wisdom, power, strength? Or will we look to God for His wisdom, strength, guidance, and strength?