Ahh this morning we get to talk about one of the subjects that there are so many varing opinions on in the church today. To be honest I don't see why. It seems very clear to me in scripture. Here are the verses:
James 2:14-17
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
I can sum this up pretty quickly what these verses say....you prove your faith by your works! Now that isn't so difficult is it? Some folks want to say you are saved by your works...that is not what this says. It says when you are saved you will then have the desire to work for your King! Verse 14 says if we say we have faith but do nothing are we saved? Then it gives an example in verse 15-16 if some one is without clothes and hungry and all we do is say go away in peace and be full and warm what good is it? Absolutely none! As believers in Christ we must do as He would do and that is give them some food and clothes! So verse 17 goes on to say faith without works is dead. Of no value. True followers of God will prove it by serving others...with our works. I hope this clarifies this for you this morning.
So here is the question....are you proving your faith?
Tom
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