(Jam 1:1-8)
Doubt is an evil spirit, a branch of the spirit of religion and particularly the demon called Jezebel. Because it is a religious spirit, it is very common and active in the churches. Doubt is a type of faith, but not the living, acceptable faith of the true believer. It is a weak, damaged faith. Doubt manifests itself as a wavering between two opinions, even after a choice has been made. That is why doubters are ‘unstable in all their ways’. The word ‘unstable’ means something that is not ordained by God; it is temporary. You cannot trust a doubter because he will surely disappoint you.
A doubter is addicted to fear of failure. He sees obstacles and giants in his path. He excuses his foolishness and cowardice with smooth words. These fiery darts meant to destroy the faith of the believers. Be careful! Separate from friends who are always maximizing the obstacles and discourage you to take risks with God.
Ten out of twelve men sent by Moses to spy the Promised Land were doubters. They doubted God’s promises even before they crossed the River Jordan. There is no surprise why they came back grumbling against God. They said that the land is good but the giants too tall. Doubters hate holy activity, prayer and especially spiritual warfare. Doubt is more contagious than faith. There are more doubters than believers. Be careful, choices made by following the crowd are wrong, most of the time.
God ignores the prayers of doubt but He answers them that believe.
Faith has joy and strength. Doubt is filled with sadness, weakness and passivity. Faith is patient and wise. Doubt is impatient and foolish. Faith is the engine towards spiritual maturity, going to the place of ‘lacking nothing’. That is a blessed position where you can never be inferior or poor. Doubt gets exhausted going between two opinions, until he is tired, ready to faint. Rejoice when you pass trial of faith because no one bothers to try a doubter.
You are a blessed believer!
‘It is well, with my soul!’