What Is Faith

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. It is a spiritual gift and it is necessary for our salvation. "Salvation cometh to none...except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ" (Mosiah 3:12) Faith is a "hope for things which are not seen, which are true" (Alma 32:2 see also Hebrews 11:1) Faith is a principle of action and power that motivates our day-to-day activities.

Would we study and learn if we did not believe we could obtain wisdom and knowledge? Would we work each day if we did not hope that by doing so we could accomplish something? Would a farmer plant if he did not expect to harvest? Each day we act upon things we hope for when we cannot see the end result. This is faith. (see Hebrews 11:3)

Think about your everyday activities. What are things you act upon each day that you cannot see the end results of ? How does faith move you to action? How does having faith in Christ help you fulfill your day-to-day activities? To have faith in Jesus Christ means to have such trust in Him that we obey whatever He commands...becoming his disciples. Greet the morning with humbleness and prayer. The day will bring you many things good and bad, accept it, expect it, and with faith---- all is well.