Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we
do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith
we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that
what is seen was not made out of what was visible. By faith Abel
offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was
commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings.
And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. By faith Enoch
was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he
could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he
was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without
faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to
him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who
earnestly seek him. (Heb 11:1-
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