So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
The book of 2 Kings 17 presents a powerful warning against "fusion faith"—a form of devotion that falls short of God's desire for our undivided hearts. The Israelites, driven by fear of consequences, acknowledged God but never truly loved Him enough to forsake their idols. Their faith was a convenient addition, not a transformative surrender. This sermon compels us to confront our own sincerity: Do we genuinely love God above all else, or does our faith become conditional, a means to an end for our own benefit?