What is the relationship between faith and feelings in the Christian life?
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The relationship between faith and feelings is that true faith is based on God's Word rather than fluctuating emotions.
In the Christian life, feelings can be deceiving and fluctuate based on circumstances, while faith rests on the unchanging truth of God's Word. In Mark 5, we see the contrasting emotional responses of the crowd that went from mourning to laughing when confronted by Christ. This illustrates that dependance on feelings can lead to instability. True faith, as demonstrated by Jairus and the woman, involves trusting in Christ's promises regardless of our emotional state. Christians are encouraged to root their assurance in what God has declared rather than how they may feel at any given moment.
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