Faith that is Alive!

James 2:14-26

James is quite adamant in his assessment of faith. It is no private matter simply between a person and God, but faith is to be seen publicly in the actions of the one who has faith. Faith is perfected when a person’s works fall into line with what he or she believes. A faith which does not manifest itself in a life of good deeds is ruled by James as being “dead” just as the body without the spirit is dead. So, what does a faith that is alive look like?

• Repentance is faith turning.

• Confessing Christ is faith acknowledging.

• Singing is faith praising.

• Resisting temptation is faith fighting.

• Praying is faith asking.

• Forgiving is faith remembering no more.

• Preaching is faith proclaiming.

• Teaching is faith instructing.

• Visiting is faith going.

• Giving is faith sacrificing.

• Keeping one’s word is faith honoring.

• Partaking of the Lord’s Supper is faith remembering.

• Offering encouragement is faith caring.

• Assembling with the saints is faith fellowshipping.

• Worshiping is faith reverencing.

• Enduring adversity is faith persevering.

• Studying the scriptures is faith learning.

• Confessing sin is faith admitting.

• Providing help is faith loving.

• Keeping Christ’s words is faith obeying.

• Being baptized is faith submitting.

• Grieving with hope is faith trusting.

• Walking in the Spirit is faith living.

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