Faith and Works

 Scripture:

“So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬, ‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Martin Luther hated this passage because he preached that faith alone saves us. The apostle Paul teaches us that we cannot earn our salvation or work for it because it is a gift. James comes along and declares that faith without works is dead. Where we end up is knowing that faith alone saves us, but that faith should produce some right actions that prove our faith.

Application:

As God’s people, we must be diligent to put our faith into action. We must produce some good works because of our faith. Faith gives us right standing with God, but works lets God work through us. I want my faith to be evident. I want the world to know the awesomeness of God. I want to live in the harmony of faith and works.

Prayer:

Lord God, help me to walk the balance between faith and works. Show me how to live by faith and produce much for Your kingdom. Let me live a life whee my faith is proven by the things I do and say. Let my words and my works be evidence that I have faith in You. 

Forever Yours,

Jeff