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SCRIPTURE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what does it say? \u201cThe word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart\u201d (that is, the word of faith which we preach): (Romans 10:8 NKJV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEVOTIONAL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two enemies of this God kind of faith are \u201csense knowledge faith\u201d and \u201cmental assent.\u201d Unfortunately, these two types of faith have been most prevalent in the local church. Let me briefly describe them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense knowledge faith says, \u201cWhen I see it with my natural eyes or when I feel it, then I will believe.\u201d It\u2019s the kind of faith that\u2019s built on some natural experience rather than solely on the Word of God. It\u2019s the kind of faith Thomas had when he said in John 20:25, \u201cExcept I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental assent agrees with the Bible, that it came from God, and that every Word is true. But when the crisis comes, it does not work. Why? Because the Word never entered into the person\u2019s heart (Romans 10:8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other enemies of faith are fear, doubt, and unbelief. They are all designed to rob you of your faith and leave you vulnerable to the devil\u2019s assaults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRAYER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Father, I purpose in my heart to have only Your kind of faith and not to rely on sense knowledge or mental assent. In Jesus\u2019 Name. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This devotional is excerpted from Dr. Bill Winston\u2019s book, The God Kind of Faith<\/em>. To order this supernatural kingdom manual, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this devotional here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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