The Table Indy - Sermons Faith is a Practice, Not a Possession
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Oct 8, 2025 Father Ben dives deep into the essence of faith, emphasizing that it's more about practical trust than mere possession. He explores why the disciples sought greater faith, highlighting the daunting nature of Jesus’ demands. The discussion reveals that faith is about ordinary actions—justice, forgiveness, and compassion—rather than seeking status. With engaging analogies, he illustrates that small acts of trust, supported by the Holy Spirit, define true discipleship. The message concludes with an inspiring call to embrace faith through everyday steps.
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Faith As A Practiced Disposition
- Faith is not a stash you build up to spend later; it's a disposition of trust to practice now.
- Small acts of trust unlock God's power to do what seems impossible.
Willingness Over More Faith
- Jesus rebuffs the idea that more faith is the primary barrier to kingdom living.
- The real issue is willingness to trust and act, not accumulating spiritual status.
Parable Uses Social Script To Teach Duty
- The master-slave parable uses a familiar social script to expose absurd expectations about reward.
- 'Worthless' means ordinary status, not contempt; Jesus draws on that script to teach humility and duty.
