Bypassing Basics

“…though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not…”

Paul evidently had heard what Jesus said about mountain-movers. And, though he had never done it himself, he still believed it possible. But there is no doubt that the apostle was aware of something else his Lord taught. It is apparent that Paul was familiar with the fact that Christ also preached the principle that one was to start with the smallest things (mote) before they moved on to larger things (beam). Jesus’ order was, and is, “least,” then “much.”

Those who desire “great faith,” to remove mountains, need first to use their “little faith” to remove the mole hills in their lives. It is important to learn your simple ABC’s before attempting to spell out big words. When we bypass the basics early on, we lack in substance later on.

Faith moves mountains, but love moves men; and the latter is the greater.

by an Aged Saint

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