James 2:18, “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.”
We can declare anything we want to with our lips, but if there is no action to back up the words – they mean nothing. I can tell you all–ll–ll day long that I believe there is a God in heaven who cares about me and is in control of all that happens in my life, but if this is not demonstrated in my actions my message has no effect.
This is not a new truth or thought. Sometimes our actions are in direct conflict with what we claim that we believe. When we worry, fret, or complain, we are actually demonstrating a lack of belief in the fact that God cares about us and is in control. When we don’t read and meditate on God’s Word, we are actually telling God that we can handle life on our own and we don’t need His strength and direction.
Our spiritual food comes from the Scriptures and to neglect our daily Bible reading makes us weak and ineffective spiritually. When we are ‘fed up’ and nourished from God’s Word, then we will have the strength and ability to do the works of God.
Truly, we demonstrate our faith by our works. As you walk through each day, ask God to help you to be the example He desires for you to be. Be a doer and not a talker only!
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