lack of faith
What does the Bible say about lack of faith? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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6But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.
20But this kind is not cast out, except through prayer and fasting.”
40And he said to them: “Why are you afraid? Do you still lack faith?” And they were struck with a great fear. And they said to one another, “Who do you think this is, that both wind and sea obey him?”
23But he who discerns, if he eats, is condemned, because it is not of faith. For all that is not of faith is sin.
24And when Jesus saw the crowd rushing together, he admonished the unclean spirit, saying to him, “Deaf and mute spirit, I command you, leave him; and do not enter into him anymore.”
31And immediately Jesus extended his hand and took hold of him. And he said to him, “O little in faith, why did you doubt?”
28Therefore, if God so clothes the grass, which is in the field today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more you, O little in faith?
26And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred.
30So if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and cast into the oven tomorrow, how much more will he care for you, O little in faith?
6But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away;
8For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, for it is a gift of God.
21And Jesus responded to them by saying: “Amen I say to you, if you have faith and do not hesitate, not only shall you do this, concerning the fig tree, but even if you would say to this mountain, ‘Take and cast yourself into the sea,’ it shall be done.
25Then he said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they, being afraid, were amazed, saying to one another, “Who do you think this is, so that he commands both wind and sea, and they obey him?”
10For with the heart, we believe unto justice; but with the mouth, confession is unto salvation.
7For we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.