Many biblical truths look good on paper and sound great when we repeat them. But judging by the way we live, it’s hard to say we truly believe them.
If our actions are any indication, the Lord’s people may say they believe the following—but often live as if they don’t.
10 Biblical Truths a Lot of God’s People Don’t Really Believe
1. God Sends the Pastor to the Church
Churches survey congregations to find the kind of pastor people want. Members campaign for their preferred candidate. Committees recommend. Voters decide. Then, when dissatisfaction sets in, the pastor is shown the door.
But do we really believe God appoints pastors?
Scripture says they are:
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God’s undershepherds (1 Peter 5:1–4)
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Appointed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28)
2. God Hears Our Prayers, Cares for Our Needs, and Answers
In the average church, how many members are truly devoted to prayer?
If we believed God hears and responds, we wouldn’t pray occasionally.
We’d build our lives around prayer.
“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) would define us.
3. It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive
God calls His people to generosity in every area of life.
Yet money may be the greatest test of belief.
Some pastors no longer preach on giving because of the backlash. But Scripture is clear:
Do we truly believe generosity is a blessing? Or just a saying?
4. We Will Give an Account to God
Imagine living daily with this truth in mind.
Church leaders might treat pastors differently.
Authority figures might act more cautiously.
Scripture is blunt:
Every word. Every deed. Every motive.
We will answer for them.
5. God’s People Are to Obey Their Leaders
Hebrews 13:17 is plain.
Yet obedience is conditional for many:
“We obey as long as we agree.”
The moment leadership conflicts with comfort, people disappear.
