READ:
James
2:14-26
Faith
by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. —James 2:17
Because
of his arthritis, Roger could no longer handle the winters of Illinois, so he
moved to tropical Bangkok, Thailand. One day he remembered his grandmother’s
favorite song, “What You Are”: What you are speaks so loud that the world
can’t hear what you say; they’re looking at your walk, not listening to your
talk; they’re judging from your actions every day.
This
song prompted Roger to feed the homeless who stayed along a half-mile stretch of
road. Every morning, he served hot food to more than 45 families. Years later,
one of the homeless women came to know Jesus as Savior and sought out Roger to
thank him for introducing her to the love of Christ.
In
James, we are clearly told that faith without works is dead (2:17). It does not
mean that works will result in faith, but that good works will affirm that our
faith is real. It is easy to say we believe in God, but only our works can prove
the truthfulness of our words. Abraham was an example of this. He didn’t just
talk about his faith; he demonstrated it by his willingness to give up his only
son in obedience to God (James 2:21-24; see Gen. 22:1-18). And Isaac was
spared.
Today,
how can we actively demonstrate our love for God and trust in Him? —Albert
Lee
Faith
is the power that prompts us to go
And give to the hungering, bread—
Faith means much more than a doctrine or two,
For faith without works is dead. —Woodrum
And give to the hungering, bread—
Faith means much more than a doctrine or two,
For faith without works is dead. —Woodrum
What
matters is not faith and works; it is not faith or works; it is faith that
works.
*´¨) ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•' Have A Great Day! ~Love Barbara~
1 comment:
Very nice thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
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