Faith Grows

Faith emerges from the recognition of divine reality and deepens as individuals act upon their inner spiritual convictions.

Verily do I assert that faith must be experienced and lived, not merely discussed or understood in an abstract way. When a person sincerely seeks truth and strives to live a moral and loving life, their faith expands, becoming more real and substantial.

The Evolution of Faith Through Experience

Faith is not something that appears fully formed—it evolves and grows through experience.

Life presents challenges, doubts, and struggles that test faith, and it is through these experiences that faith becomes stronger. Instead of seeing difficulties as obstacles, the paper encourages viewing them as opportunities for spiritual growth.

Each time a person chooses faith over fear, they reinforce their spiritual connection. As faith matures, it shifts from being dependent on external validation to being internally certain and self-sustaining. This process transforms faith from belief into knowledge—not knowledge in the scientific sense, but a profound, inner knowing of divine truth.

The Thought Adjuster and Inner Spiritual Guidance

A central teaching of The Urantia Book is that every person is indwelt by a Thought Adjuster, a fragment of God that guides and nurtures spiritual growth. Urantia Paper 102 highlights that this divine presence actively works to expand a person’s faith by helping them recognize higher truth and align with God's will.

The more an individual trusts and follows the guidance of the Thought Adjuster, the more their faith deepens. This alignment leads to a greater awareness of divine reality, making God’s presence feel increasingly real and personal. Over time, the individual becomes more attuned to the higher meanings and values of existence, resulting in a stronger sense of purpose and inner peace.

Michael Of Nebadon

Holy City Of God