The Bible does not condemn sincere questions, but it does warn against unbelief and hard-heartedness. Questioning your faith can be part of spiritual growth when done with a desire to understand and draw closer to God.
Throughout Scripture, faithful individuals brought their doubts and concerns to the Lord. David questioned God in the Psalms:
“Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?”
(Psalm 10:1)
Job, in deep suffering, asked many hard questions, yet God did not condemn him. Instead, Job was ultimately commended for his integrity (Job 42:7).
In the New Testament, Thomas doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus:
“Do not be unbelieving, but believing.”
(John 20:27)
Jesus did not rebuke Thomas harshly but met him in his doubt and brought him to faith.
Jude 22 encourages compassion for those struggling:
“And on some have compassion, making a distinction.”
However, questioning becomes sinful when it turns into rebellion, unbelief, or defiance. The Pharisees questioned Jesus not to learn, but to trap Him. Their hearts were hard.
Hebrews 11:6 reminds us:
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
The key is the motive behind the question. Honest wrestling with doubt can lead to deeper faith, but persistent unbelief leads away from God.
God invites His children to seek Him with sincerity. Proverbs 2:3–5 encourages:
“If you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding… then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.”
It is not wrong to question your faith if your heart is humble and you’re seeking truth. God can use those questions to strengthen your walk.
