What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
James 2:14-19
QUESTIONS:
- This past week, how have your actions shown your faith to be a true, genuine, and saving faith?
- Read Ephesians 2:10 and explain how this verse supports James’ main point.
PRAYER: Our Father in Heaven, thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross for me, and because of His actions, through faith, I receive all the benefits of what He did for me. And now, today, help me to live my life so that my actions make a difference and point others to you. I love you, amen!
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