In a lot of ways, I suppose, talk is cheap.  It’s not what we say that necessarily matters, it’s what we do that often defines us.  This is exactly the point that James makes regarding our faith – it’s not just claiming to have faith that matters – it’s demonstrating that faith by what we do.

 

In James 2:18-26, our author argues that we need to show our faith by our loving actions.  Four things show up in this passage: 1) Self-Styled Religion is not Saving Faith; 2) Intellectual Agreement is not Saving Faith; 3) Belief Without Behavior is not Saving Faith; and 4) Faith Without Deeds is Dead and Cannot Save.

 

Our actions prove the reality of our profession.

 

 

James 2:18-26

July 16, 2023

 

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