Not uncommonly, those who have not been taught the ways of the Lord demonstrate greater faith than the seasoned saints. So it was with the centurion who not only knew that Jesus could heal his servant, but knew that he could do it without even administering to him in person, saying, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, do this, and he doeth it. This prompted the Savior to declare, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel (Matt 8:8-10).