I don't need to redefine the word believe to teach the concepts you are attempting to insert into the word.
I just have to teach upon these verses.
1. God has given us ALL we need to live godly lives already.
2. Our Christian walk/life only begins with faith and ends with (we are mature when we gain) agape love....the ability to love and bless even our enemies as God loves the world so much He sent Jesus to die and redeem us.
There is no need to redefine faith or the word believe.
When I say to my child "I love you, do you believe me?" do I expect my child to prove anything to me or accept that what I say is true and trust me?
You don't believe Christ. Do you think He's lying to you?
You believe IN Christ. Difference.
No need to redefine faith or believe. When reading John 6:29 next time, try to figure out what believe means in that sentence.
You'll be surprised.
You're asking your child the wrong question.
The question is DO YOU BELIEVE IN ME?
Well. What do they do if the answer is YES?
Do they obey you, or do they not obey you?
Anyway, we are not God. God does not think as we do.
Do you think YOU are as holy and pure and just as God is?
Then you cannot think like He does.
The finite cannot understand the infinite.
God DOES demand some action from you. He DOES demand some proof that you love Him.
IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS.
John 14:15