I want to compare two things.
Sometimes people say to you "I believe in you!" It is great to hear. It is optimistic. Sometimes it is inspiring. However, it is a statement of faith. I have faith that you will do this this time. There is a definite time and place to use this statement.
There is another that is used very rarely, but means something a little different.
"I know from you that....."
For example, instead of using "I believe that you will make up with your sister." someone may say, "I know from you that you are the kind of person who will make things right with your sister."
What is the difference?
The first statement is one of faith.
The second statement is one of knowing.
To believe in something is to put energy toward that belief. It is a leap of faith.
To know something is to have a conviction that something already exists. It takes no energy. It is a simple statement of fact.
Now think of those situations where the knowing of something is preferable to the belief in something.
Conversely, think of those situations where belief is preferable to knowing.
It make you think (well, it makes me think!).
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