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Faith-Inspired Intellect

by Brett Fuller on June 08, 2020

Many believe that in order to have faith you have to sacrifice your intellect, but the opposite is actually true- yes, faith inspires the intellect. Hebrews 11:3 says, "By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God..."

Faith then, paves the intellectual highway informing the mind regarding God's work in the earth. Without faith, we are subject to our finite education, experience & formulas- all of which are important tools of discovery, but like replacement keys to locks which have been only partially filed, these by themselves are ill equipped to open locks designed to receive keys which have the "notch" of faith.

So, do what you can to learn all you can, but if you let your faith grow with your knowledge then your life may become that about which others become both informed and inspired. Live right, live well...   

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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