Faith is trust while belief is an opinion or a practice that cannot be backed up by logic or proof of the belief.
Faith and belief are not the same, although faith does include the element of belief. One must believe that someone or something exists before you can put faith in that person or thing. However, you can believe some things that do not affect your life exist. I believe a number of different countries exist, but I do not change my lifestyle because they do exist. According to the Bible, this type of belief is not true faith (Hebrews 11:1). Having true faith will result in a changed lifestyle. Actions, priorities, thought life and a different worldview.
To simply say I believe in God means nothing if it does not come from the heart. Some people say they believe in God but their lives never change. When a person has true faith in God they can't help but change.
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