Words And Works!
"If we say that we have fellowship with Him,
and walk in darkness, we lie and do not
practice the truth."
1 John 1: 6
A mother finds her three-year-old son standing in front of his
bedroom wall, with crayon in each hand, admiring his artwork.
When she asks if he drew on the wall, the child’s answer is a
sheepish “No,” “Are you sure?” “Yes.” “Well, who colored on
the wall?”
And the discussion goes on. Most
parents are familiar with this exchange.
Words are important—but actions are important too. What we say
ultimately must be verified by what we do. For instance, if we confess
(say) we believe in Jesus, we will be saved (Romans 10:9). But if our
actions (works) don’t reflect the righteousness of Christ, we reveal our
words to have been untrue (1 John 1:6).
That doesn’t mean we have to be perfect. But it does mean that
our life will, in time, reflect a new person we have become through
faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). When we become a Christian,
Christ dwells in us and will reflect through us (Galatians 2:20).
How has your life changed since meeting Christ?
Let Christ change you by living His life through you.
"Faith is the engine
driving all our actions."
John Blanchard
