In a conversation once shared with a like-minded thinker (believer), we were covering the principal(s) of faith. The transaction and tangibility of believing i.e. having faith; what it means and how best to help people see it and develop it as a resource.

While we both found agreement on the principle(s) of believing – the truth of salvation (the faith necessary for certain things). We differed and paths diverged when it came to discussing the economics – faith as principal; currency – an item to be held and serve as collateral.

In the discussion many (my thought partner included) tend to steer toward the “name it claim it” movement and its mess for lack of a better word. Which (I definitely agree) it is a dangerous line of teaching and thinking. Not, though, because of its truth – there is an inherent truth in the ideology. The error, in my estimation, is the lesson is at best incomplete. At worst it’s an attempt to introduce outright deceit and confusion in regards to its application.

Nevertheless, in the discussion, a central thinking (tenement) of faith (our agreement) is that it is substantive. The bible teaches it is measurable. And it is a requirement. Therefore it’s a Real Thing.

A real source, an actual entity; you can draw power and creative energy from faith. As a resource, it is the one aid everybody uses but few value it the way it is. The way it exists I mean. One of the reasons why I think this happens is the element of fear. Some see faith as an easy out. A way to explain something they can’t explain without centering the truth (the Facts) on God. Others use faith as a mask to hide the steps – the process of arriving at a certain place. The reality is if people understood the truth of faith (the tool and knowledge) of walking in it. Life would change dramatically – overnight.

Matthew 21:21 teaches, if you have faith and do not doubt… you can speak to the mountain and it will move from your way.