Bible verses about doubt and faith
What does the Bible say about doubt and faith?
The Bible makes room for honest doubt. One father told Jesus he believed and asked for help with his unbelief, and Jesus did not turn him away.
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.”
Mark 9:24
“Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, “I believe. Help my unbelief!””
James 1:5-6
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.”
Romans 10:17
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.