Is Doubting a Sin?
by Debbie Holloway And [Jesus] said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? (Luke 24:38) There's no doubt about it: faith is a gift. To be more specific, faith is a gift… and not all of us are born with this gift. Many of us have been through trials and struggles that make blind faith and unwavering belief difficult, almost impossible. Have you ever been lied to by a trusted friend? Let down by a parent? Abused by someone who was meant to care for you? Chances are, the answer is yes. Chances are, doubting God is sometimes (or often) something with which you struggle. Many of us grow up hearing the refrain from James, "the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind" (James 1:6). Many of us are told over and over again that there is no room for doubt or skepticism in the Kingdom of God. But is that truly the message portrayed in Scripture? Should we really feel the sting of shame over asking questions and expressing hesitation? | 
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