It’s the classic argument of the horse before the cart.
I don’t know how many times Christians have come on these threads to explain Faith is a verb, Faith is not static it is dynamic.
What I don't get is that so many seem to think 'believe' means little more than sitting around giving mental ascent to the truth.I personally don't think there's any such thing as easy-believism.What we really believe will drive our actions and thoughts wether we realise it or not.That's why we need to believe 'in our heart' because that's where thoughts and intents arise.The "work of God" seems to be seen by many as 'just say you believe it and you'll be fine' as though we could fool God.
I also don't trust anyone I don't know.
Always enjoy your posts and especially the spirit they are posted in.
Grace and peace FRiend