But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.(James 2:18 NKJV)

JAMES 2 IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Thought for the Week: If we openly confess that we believe God, but still choose to go our own way—does our belief mean anything? Likewise, if we openly confess that we trust God but still keep him out of our decisions—do we truly trust Him? And if we profess to love God but fail to love our neighbor, is our love for God genuine? Our works can never earn our salvation, but true saving faith will compel us to good works, proving our salvation as the Holy Spirit works through us.

Prayer: Father, I love You, believe You, and trust You. Thank You for callimg me to true and abiding faith and also imparting me with salvation and righteousness through Jesus my Lord and Savior. Please empower me to live in Your righteousness so that my works may testify to Your saving power as my faith carries me past all doubt, fear, and failure. In Jesus’ name, amen.