Radical Faith Posture

Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers an exposition on 2 Corinthians 5:7 ("For we walk by faith, not by sight"), outlining the spiritual posture, moral integrity, and radical surrender required of true believers. 1. The Core of the Faith-Walk: Love and Unwavering Stability Apostle Conliff establishes that walking by faith is synonymous with walking in the love of God. Citing scriptural principles on double-mindedness, she warns that a doubter cannot receive anything from God because an unstable mindset destabilizes all of a person's ways. Believers must recognize that God's Word is alive, full of power, and incapable of failure. Rather than relying on physical sight or medical diagnoses, believers are called to declare healing and wholeness by faith, operating beyond emotional "hype" or shouting to align with the Spirit. 2. Radical Separation and Eliminating Hypocrisy A central theme is drawing a permanent boundary line against worldly compromise, which Apostle Conliff terms "hugging Satan". This includes indulging in or sharing secular music. She vehemently rebukes "acting" or wearing a religious mask, warning that hypocrisy will inevitably be exposed because every individual will stand before the righteous judge. Walking by faith requires consistent righteousness in speech, conduct, and inner meditation. 3. Kingdom Stewardship vs. Commercialized Religion Apostle Conliff delivers a stern rebuke against viewing the church as a "money-making business". Clarifying leadership roles, she stresses that pastors are merely stewards and ambassadors over God's people, rejecting possessive labels like "my church". She affirms that Christ alone is the foundation who builds His church. Furthermore, she highlights the financial integrity of the ministry, testifying to seven years of operating without debt through divine obedience and congregational tithing. 4. Unconditional Forgiveness, Humility, and Self-Surrender Drawing from Matthew's instruction on a "single eye," Apostle Conliff mandates a focus on the straight and narrow path. Walking by faith demands: Unconditional Forgiveness: Believers are commanded to forgive others (even up to 70 x 7) regardless of mistreatment. Crucifying Pride: Rebuking spiritual arrogance, she compares Lucifer’s fall to modern pride, warning against fabricating false prophecies to appear "fiery". Yielded Discipleship: Disciples follow Christ rather than trying to "bully" or counsel God regarding personal timing, wealth, or desires. Water Baptism: Baptism fulfills all righteousness, rebuking those who procrastinate getting baptized. Spiritual Maintenance: Believers must continuously refill their spiritual batteries through prayer and the Word to prevent "flatlining" or requiring spiritual CPR. Guarding the Mind: Apostle Conliff cautions against consuming horror media (such as Chucky or Nightmare on Elm Street), which opens doors to demonic spirits, fear, and sleep disturbances. 5. Consecration, Spiritual Disciplines, and Guarding the Mind The Apostle addresses practical holiness and spiritual maintenance: Conclusion: Living for What Endures Referencing Galatians 5:16 and Ephesians 4:1, Apostle Conliff urges the church to walk in the Spirit and live worthy of their calling. Reminding the congregation that earthly accolades and physical beauty do not cross over into eternity, she calls for total surrender, asserting that only what is done for Christ will endure.