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What is faith in God? This is the most practical question, as well as the most basic truth that a believer must understand. In your heart, what is the ultimate purpose of faith? Why do you want to have faith in God? When people start believing in God, they always want to gain grace, to gain blessings and benefits, to satisfy various wants and desires of the spirit or the flesh. Since the beginning of their faith when they pursued such things, they have suffered much, and now they understand that the significance of faith goes beyond these things. The significance of faith is too profound and too practical.

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In one's belief in God, they must first solve the problems of man's corrupt disposition and sin, as well as achieve submission to and knowledge of God. Only in this way can one truly cast off one's corrupt disposition and escape from Satan's influence so as to turn completely to God. The purpose of believing in God and following God is to gain from God the truth and life, ultimately becoming a person who accords with God's intentions and can submit to and worship God. This is the true meaning of faith.

from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only With True Submission Can One Have Real Trust