{"id":351958,"date":"2026-07-15T11:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=351958"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:40:25","slug":"third-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-learn-how-to-overcome-doubts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/third-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-learn-how-to-overcome-doubts\/","title":{"rendered":"Third Message of the Fast of Daniel: Learn How to Overcome Doubts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In this third special message of the Fast of Daniel<\/a><\/span>, Bishop Macedo continued his teachings on overcoming doubt<\/strong>. Throughout this series, he has shown that doubt is one of the main strategies of evil<\/strong> to weaken human beings, as it leads to fear, anxiety, worry, and indecision<\/strong>. In contrast, only supernatural faith can neutralize it.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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Problems Are a Part of Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Difficulties Can Become Opportunities to Strengthen Faith<\/strong><\/h5>\n

At the beginning of the message, the bishop clarified that God\u2019s blessings do not mean living a life free of difficulties. On the contrary, as the Lord Jesus<\/strong> stated:
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In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.\u2019 (John 16:33)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 
\nTherefore, God allows difficulties to serve as opportunities to strengthen faith<\/strong>. After all, new challenges arise every day, but faith<\/strong> remains the instrument given by God to face them.
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Faith Is the Tool to Overcome Struggles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Faith Must Be Exercised and Preserved Through the Word of God<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> compared faith to armor<\/strong> and a source of power<\/strong>. It is through faith that human beings can overcome the evils of this world, especially doubt.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he explained that God grants everyone a measure of faith. In other words, each person receives from God the capacity to believe and face adversity. However, this faith needs to be exercised<\/strong> and preserved daily through the practice of God\u2019s Word<\/strong>.
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Doubt Is the Mother of Human Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Strengthened Faith Can Neutralize Doubt<\/strong><\/h5>\n

During the message, the bishop emphasized that doubt never comes alone. When it finds a place in the human heart, it triggers various harmful feelings and behaviors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Doubt weakens faith. Conversely, strengthened faith can neutralize doubt<\/strong>.
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The Danger of Living by Feelings<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Decisions Based Solely on Emotion Can Contradict God\u2019s Word<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Another point addressed was the danger of making decisions based on feelings<\/strong>. Many mistakes occur when people allow their feelings to speak louder than their faith.<\/p>\n

Bishop Macedo explained that feelings originate from the human heart<\/strong>, which is deceitful and corruptible<\/strong>. Therefore, those who act solely on emotion may end up contradicting God\u2019s Word<\/strong> and making decisions that lead to suffering and destruction.
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How to Overcome Doubt<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Live in Obedience to the Word of God<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In conclusion, the bishop taught that to overcome doubt, it is necessary to stay away from sin<\/strong> and live in obedience to the Word of God<\/strong>.
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Watch the Complete Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n