Is faith a crutch for weak people?

I've heard this statement said many many times, that 'faith in God is only for weak people needing a crutch to rely on'.  God is just a weak option for those not wanting to face the reality of life and death.

Yes, just looking on the surface, it could easily be seen that way.  However, I would say Christianity is certainly closer to the opposite of this statement, because when we start looking at living out faith, in reality it requires 'a somewhat strong person' to commit to change.  Christian actually means 'Christ like', so no pressure there then when it comes to living out faith ha ha.

When we start looking at the things God cares about and the nature of God himself, we suddenly realise our lives have much to do with our heart, which ultimately will effect how we will live out our lives.  It takes a strong person to stand firm in committing to changing those things within us that need attention.  In fact, I actually believe some things in our nature are impossible to change without God's help.

Whether a person of faith or not, you would all agree that it takes a strong person to forgive, it takes an extra strong person to forgive those who have hurt us - especially our enemies, it takes a strong person to love across class, race & religion, it takes a strong person to hope when there is none, it takes a strong person to persevere through hardships, it takes a strong person to stay humble when successes come and strength of character when temptations arise.  All of these heart issues, including many others, are spoken about by God and about the best way to deal with them in everyday life - challenging, yes it is!  Many people run from faith, because they are scared of what they will find out about themselves.

Living a life of faith is certainly not the easy road, because God talks a lot about changing our selfishness.  Therefore I cannot agree with the statement 'faith is just a crutch' for those too weak.  Faith actually can help your character (the inside of you) to become stronger.  I know the statement often refers to the idea of the promise of heaven and yes, this is the belief of a Christian, but in no way is it the whole picture of the Christian life.

Be encouraged to continue and persevere in your Christan faith, to live out the great life God wants you to have.  God's ideas on life are the best.....because he knows exactly what we need to be contented and ultimately happy.

Lv Caroline x

Bible Verses:
Matt 7 13-14  Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

2 Cor 12-9  God says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.