Faith Leads to Works

James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?

Faith in Christ as our Savior is life changing. It’s not just a rational acknowledgment that frees us to do as we please…assured of a future trip to heaven. Jesus showed us the path to life now. He washed the feet of his followers and told them to do the same. Acknowledging Christ as my Savior is one thing on the “head” level, but it’s quite another on the “heart” level. Jesus showed us how to live by loving God and neighbor unconditionally. That same love is freely given to us through no merit of our own. He told us to do the same…even to love our enemies! Jesus taught us to pray that God’s will would “be done on earth as it is in heaven.” That will not only require faith, but plenty of action as well.

Suggested song of the day—“Salvation” on the Live to Love album.
All songs available on iTunes. Click on the link under blogroll to the right.
Have a blessed day!

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About billtonnis

Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?
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