Galatians 3:6 – 6Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
If Abraham had heard God’s voice and said, “Yes I believe that is God”, and left it at that, would it have been considered righteousness?
If Noah heard God tell him to build an ark and he acknowledged it, but built no ark, would that have shown faith?
No.
Faith is putting your belief into action. This is what the Lord blesses.
When Paul was thrown into prison, he had faith that the Lord was with Him and still in charge.
When Joseph was thrown into prison, he had faith that God was in charge.
When Stephen was about to be stoned, he knew that the Lord was in charge.
Faith is putting your belief into action.
Belief with no action reveals little to no faith.