"You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together and his faith was made complete by what he did." -James 2:20-22 (NIV)
While recently working in the yard, I moved several patio stones and unknowingly disturbed an ant colony living under them. As I observed the members of the ant community, I could see each one carrying out its job, doing what needed to be done to secure their home. Similar to the ants, we live in and are part of communities that depend on our actions.
We may identify with different communities. That community may be determined by our physical location or by our beliefs. As part of a community, we are to live a faithful life as God has called us, but our faith shouldn't be a secret! Our faith should be reflected in all that we do within our communities. Our faith and our actions should be working together for the glory of God and to spread His love to others. Our faith should be a working faith!
Actions and faith are not separate. Bring your faith and actions together to create a working faith!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the opportunities You provide for me. Help me to show my faith throughout my actions and work in my community. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
We may identify with different communities. That community may be determined by our physical location or by our beliefs. As part of a community, we are to live a faithful life as God has called us, but our faith shouldn't be a secret! Our faith should be reflected in all that we do within our communities. Our faith and our actions should be working together for the glory of God and to spread His love to others. Our faith should be a working faith!
Actions and faith are not separate. Bring your faith and actions together to create a working faith!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the opportunities You provide for me. Help me to show my faith throughout my actions and work in my community. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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