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WALKING THE WALK

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17

Are you walking the walk or just talking the talk? The Bible says, “what’s the use of saying you are Christians if you aren’t proving it by helping others. Will that kind of faith save anyone?” It isn’t enough just to have faith. You must also do good to prove that you have it. Faith that doesn’t show itself by good works is no faith at all’’ (James 2:14-15,17). Try weighing yourself on those scales! The story’s told of a missionary who ended up shipwrecked on a remote island where the natives nursed him back to health. For the next 20 years he lived among them and ministered to their needs. When they were sick he nursed them back to health. When they were hungry he taught them to grow food. When they were lonely he kept them company. When they were wronged he defended them. Later, when other missionaries came and talked about Jesus, the islanders insisted Jesus was already living among them. When the new missionaries were introduced to ‘Jesus’, they discovered that he was none other than their old friend they thought was dead. People are always much more impressed by your actions than by your words. Always! Edgar Guest says: ‘I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day. I’d rather you walk with me than merely show the way. I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give but there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.’ Think about it

Prayer
Heavenly Father, Forgive me when I fail to walk the walk, empower me to reflect you in all I do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen