1.) SKEPTICS: These people do not believe anything regarding God: the working of miracles, healing, working of the Holy Spirit, prophecy about the future, God answering prayers, the future life, the authority of Bible and even God Himself. They only believe in the things of this world. They are worldly and always want to satisfy their own passions and flesh. They would rather believe the theory of the scientists than the sayings of the Word of God and the ministers of the Gospel. They believe the teachings of intelligent men based on their judgment and understanding alone. In other words, they just believe in this present life and question the truth about the future life / next life / eternal life. Their slogan is ‘’to see is to believe.’’
2.) CREDULUOUS PEOPLE:
These people are exactly the opposite of the SKEPTICS. They will almost believe anything that they hear. If someone says there is a ‘’miracle’’ in the near barrio or town they will easily believe him and will rush to the said barrio or town. They easily get fooled by people who just want to take advantage of them. Filipinos are naturally religious and when they are in great trouble they would seek some Higher Beings to help them. Before the Spaniards came, they had already been worshipping spirits and nature that’s why they were called ‘’animists.’’ Today, you will see Filipinos in both the urban and rural areas gathering in one place, seeking cure of their illnesses from a ‘’psychic healer’’ or the like. They would easily believe these ‘’healers’’ because it is free of charge. Don’t get surprised if you even see respectable men and women looking for cure from these so-called ‘’healers.’’ It is said that if a person is desperate to find a solution to a certain problem, he would look for anything possible in order to solve his problems. They also claim that they have been really healed by these ‘’healers.’’ ‘’My people perish for lack of knowledge’’ (Hos.4:6). These so-called ‘’psychic healers’’ can really cure sickness and disease but through the aid of evil spirits who help these mediums.
3.) BELIEVERS: These people are the Christians. They are neither skeptics nor credulous people. They examine every situation with regards to faith based on God’s Word. They are not skeptics because they believe in God through faith, trust in His Word, healing, miracles, the authority of the bible and eternal life. On the other hand, they are not like the credulous people who easily believe anything that they hear and see. Christians look for answers with their problems in the light of God’s word and through the help of mature Christian believer or a pastor. They pray first to guide their decision-making before they make any decision. Although they still sin, they are striving hard with God’s help and grace to live a holy and righteous life. People sometimes ridicule them because of their faith but they still continue to fight and deepen their faith in God. In the end, they stand victoriously.
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