Elder Linder

In today’s exploration of spiritual one-liners, I want to focus on one of Paul’s timeless teachings: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). This simple phrase captures the essence of discipleship and trust in God.

What strikes me most about this verse is how it transforms our understanding of spiritual progress. When we walk by sight, we can see where we’re placing each foot, spot obstacles ahead, and gauge our progress. But walking by faith? That’s stepping forward when the path isn’t fully visible.

Think about how this played out in scripture. Abraham left Ur “not knowing whither he went” (Hebrews 11:8). Nephi built a ship without prior experience. The Brother of Jared brought stones to the Lord without knowing exactly how they would provide light. Each stepped forward in faith before seeing the full picture.

This principle appears again in Solomon’s counsel to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Notice it doesn’t say God will show us the entire path—just that He’ll direct our paths as we move forward in faith.

I testify that walking by faith doesn’t mean walking blindly—it means trusting the One who sees everything, even when we can only see the next step. Like a child holding their parent’s hand in the dark, we can move forward with confidence, knowing our Heavenly Father sees the entire path ahead.