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In the traditional story of Easter, three interesting characters are brought to the stage.
- Judas, who betrays
- Peter, who denies
- And Thomas, who doubts
Unfortunately, the audience viewing the drama is encouraged to believe that all three of these individuals are equally culpable.
Please understand–there is a huge chasm between betrayal and denial, and likewise one existing between denial and doubt.
Betrayal is doubt which has already given up on the idea and is looking for a reason to rationalize its treachery.
Denial is doubt that has never been voiced, but when put under the pressure of persecution, exposes its weakness.
But on the other hand, doubt is what human beings do to flush out the trash and make room for new stuff.
It is a good thing.
There is not a day that goes by when I do not doubt the existence of God. No hour goes by when I do not question my own ability. And no minute ticks away when uncertainty does not stall me for a second or two concerning my resolution.
Trying to dispel these uncertainties through a chatty spirit of positive thinking is not only hypocritical, but futile.
Doubt is the powerful tool that transforms us from nostalgia to action. Use your doubt to:
1. Dispel fake faith.
What is fake faith? Any belief you hold which has not been personally tested. It is the accumulation of knowledge with no experience. It is the fear that if your faith was brought into the heat of the day, it would shrivel up and die.
Probably fifty percent of what we all believe is not only impractical and implausible, but actually inhibits us from living with lighter hearts.
2. Use your doubt to understand others.
Too often we become frustrated with human beings because they dare to speak the confusion that we try to hide behind our fake faith. I have much more compassion for people when I’m willing to admit my own doubts.
3. And finally, use your doubt to learn to be more honest.
- Doubt is your spirit crying for a moment of truthfulness.
- Doubt is when your heart desires to remove the clog of unanswered questions.
Thomas was not a denier nor a betrayer. He was a man who was dealing with some pain and rather than drinking it away … he posed the question.
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