1 Corinthians 4:19 “But I will come—and soon—if the Lord lets me, and then I’ll find out whether these arrogant people just give pretentious speeches or whether they really have God’s power.” NLT

Life Lesson: We should have creeds and deeds.

With the introduction of social media, a lot of claims get thrown around. Unfortunately, very little proof exists to back up most of the claims. It’s easier than ever to puff yourself up and make yourself look better than everyone else.

Christians, that have been in church, learn to speak what I call “Christianese.” “I’ve been washed in the blood of the Lamb,” you might hear. That’s all fine and dandy until you start to hide behind the jargon. The real test of your faith is the action behind it…not what you say.

James 2:18 “Now someone may argue, ‘Some people have faith; others have good deeds.’ But I say, ‘How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.’” NKJV

James went on to write that, “faith without works is dead” (James 2:20). What about you? Does your track record prove your faith without the hype? Talk is cheap and it doesn’t blaze trails. Christians willing to get down in the dirt and minister are the ones who forge roads of reconciliation. There’s a world in need of Jesus and I’m not content to just talk about it. Won’t you work with me?

1 Corinthians 4:20 “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” NLT

Dear Father,

Thank You for showing Your love for me by dying on the cross for my sins. Thank You for the glorious opportunity to choose You. Lord, Your Holy Spirit draws me to You, and I am so grateful that You love me that much. Help me to not just talk about my faith, but to show my faith by serving others. Lord, help me to be a kingdom-builder and a world-changer. I choose life…I choose blessing…I choose You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel of the Triad
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