What does it mean to walk by faith, not by sight? (Part Four)

Pastor Robert L. Taylor
Dec 29, 2025
1 min read

Paul teaches us, “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). The context of this verse is (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1-9). The phrase “walk by faith, not by sight” is a common saying among believers in Christ, but what does it actually mean? Our faith is not blind, but grounded in evidence, logic, and God's character, but there are aspects of the gospel we accept on faith and are unable to see. Closely related to the quote by Apostle Paul is when Jesus stated, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). It’s trust in God’s promises—a confidence that He is who He says He is and will do what He’s promised, even when we can’t see the outcome. The Greek word for faith, speaks to this active, loyal trust that involves our whole being, the soul which is the very essence of a person, encompassing our emotions, will, thinking, and actions. In other words, to walk by faith is to live with that trust at the core of our lives, letting it guide every choice, every step, and every hope, especially when things seem unclear. Be encouraged to “walk by faith, not by sight.”