Faith as Simple Belief

Smith emphasizes that faith is not a complex or mystical concept but simply believing in God. She argues that many Christians struggle with faith because they misunderstand it as a tangible entity or a special religious exercise. Instead, faith is akin to sight—just as seeing confirms sight, believing confirms faith. Smith writes, 'Faith is simply believing God, and, like sight, it is nothing apart from its object.' She uses practical examples, such as trusting a cook or a railway conductor, to illustrate how naturally we place our trust in people and how we should similarly trust God.