For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:26
Some folks just don’t get it! They boldly declare their faith, but they fail to demonstrate it. They don’t realize that it is dead. James condemns profession without practice. He tells us that true saving faith will manifest itself in works. We are saved through faith, not works, but the faith that saves works! I love the way the late Adrian Rogers put it. He said–
When you ask God for something, do you just sit back and do nothing and say, “Well, I’m going to show my faith by doing nothing.” To the contrary, you will show your faith by doing something. For faith without works is what? Dead! (see James 2:20)
Do you want a house? Pray for it. Then say “Amen” with a hammer and saw.
Do you want a wife? Pray for one. Then go shave, put on some cologne, learn some manners, and learn how to be thoughtful and loving.
What have you been praying earnestly about the last week? What is your heart’s desire? Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you can put feet to that prayer. Then, walk the talk!
So, are you walking in faith? Do you really believe that God will do what He has promised? Do you even know what He has promised? Is your faith in faith, or in God? Are you a part of the “Name it claim it crowd”? Remember, faith is believing that God will do what He promised and responding appropritely–in obedience. “Faith” without works is worthless, “dead”. If your faith is lacking get to know God by turning to His Word and accepting what He says as the truth. He never fails! “–faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God”(Romans 10:17).
