Growing in faith toward God is a fundamental aspect of spiritual maturity, as emphasized by the apostle Paul in Hebrews 6:1-2. Christians are urged to move beyond the basic principles of faith learned at conversion and strive for perfection and completeness. Faith toward God is not something people are born with, nor is it sufficient to merely believe in His existence as taught by authority figures. Many profess faith but do not truly know Him, rendering their worship vain. True faith begins when God initiates a calling, for man cannot find Him on his own. This faith comes by hearing the Word of God through a preacher sent by Him, whose message must conform to the truth of Scripture. Genuine faith is expressed through obedience and keeping His law, without which faith is dead and worthless. Examples of this process show people believing God's words through true ministers, obeying His doctrines, and expressing living faith through their daily actions, leading to baptism and receiving the earnest of His Spirit. However, initial faith toward God is not all that He requires. Christ questions whether even the elect will have the kind of faith He seeks, indicating that faith must grow from a tender trust to full-blown conviction. This growth involves developing absolute trust to submit to our Sovereign and Provider without wavering. Paul admonishes believers to recall their calling and early trials as reminders that God fulfills His promises, urging them not to draw back but to live by faith. Examples of mature faith are seen in the faithful of Hebrews 11, who were steadfast in little things and remained unwavering when everything was at stake. This mature, living faith, which does not fear those who can destroy the body but reveres Him who can destroy both body and soul, is what Christ seeks in His elect. The righteous shall live by such faith, and in doing so, will inherit the Kingdom of God.