What are your works saying?
In proverbs we read,
“For a man’s ways are in full view of the LORD,
and he examines all his paths.”
Proverbs 5:21.
In the book of Ecclesiastes we read,
"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." Ecclesiastes12:13,14.
Too many Christians today here in North America believe they are saved by the grace of God. (Ephesians 2:8) which in their minds means nothing else is necessary. It is true we are saved by grace. But at the same time we must remember that we too will stand before God to answer for our actions.
I firmly believe that our faith should spur us on to do good works. In the book of James we read,
"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?" James 2:14-20.
Thus my question to anyone reading this who claims to be a Christian, a follower of Christ Jesus; What is your works telling those around you? What are they saying to God?
Please think about it.
