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James 2:14-17
Faith That Actually Does Something!
Welcome, Faith Force Action Takers! Today, we’re learning that real faith means real action, as shared in James 2:14-17.
Verse Of The Day:
"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." (James 2:14-17)
Have you ever had someone say nice things to you but not actually help when you needed it? James teaches us that faith works the same way!
James asks “What good is it if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?” Then he gives a perfect example: “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food” – they’re cold and hungry and really need help! “If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
Think about how silly that is! Your friend is freezing and starving. You say “I hope you get warm and find food!” but you don’t give them your jacket or share your lunch. Your nice words are completely USELESS! They’re still cold and hungry after your pretty speech!
James says “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Faith that’s only words but never actions is DEAD – lifeless, useless, not real! Real faith doesn’t just SAY nice things – it DOES helpful things! If you really believe God loves people, you’ll actually HELP people, not just talk about it!
Faith without action is like a plant without water – dead. But faith WITH action is alive and growing!
My Faith + Action Tracker:
Draw two columns: “What I Said” and “What I Did.” This week, every time you see someone who needs help, write down both what you SAID and what you actually DID. Did someone need help carrying books? Don’t just say “That looks heavy!” – actually help carry them! Is someone hungry? Don’t just say “I hope you find food!” – share your lunch! Make sure your “What I Did” column is full, not empty. Remember – faith without action is dead!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us have faith that's ALIVE with action, not dead with only words! When we see people who need clothes, food, or help, don't let us just say nice things - help us actually DO something! Make our faith show itself through real deeds that help real people. Give us active, living faith! Amen.
Keep your faith alive with actions, Faith Force Action Takers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that faith by itself, without deeds, is dead!
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