Faith Alone
The faith of James – not me, but the one who wrote part of the New Testament – was a faith of praxis. It was a faith of action. It was a faith of doing what Jesus said, changing everything in the ways Jesus extolled. Because Jesus’ message was a message of action. It was a description of the right way to live. Right then. And right now.
Faith without works is dead. Because if someone says you have to jump, and you don't jump, you don't believe him.
Faith without works is dead. Because if someone says you have to jump, and you don't jump, you don't believe him.
posted by James at 08:00
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Well James, as you know, my small group has been going through James. I sent you the first couple lessons, but I neglected to continue sending them (I'm forgetful, my bad). Anyway, you can gt them in PDF format at our PV Small Group website. We just finished chapter two. For anyone struggling with the how (How do I act out my Faith?, How do I apply this to my daily life?, etc), I strongly recommend reading In His Steps by Charles Sheldon. It was written in the 1890s, but the challenge that Sheldon issues through the character Henry Maxwell is an eye opener. It shouldn't be. As Christians we should already live this way. He challenges his church to make a commitment for one year to do nothing without first asking yourself "What would Jesus do?" (yes, this is where the phrase began). However, he didn't stop there. Asking yourself that question does you no good if you do not follow through with the proper action, no matter what the consequences. No matter what you had to endure. True faith is not dependent on the consequences.
Thanks Aaron! I'll look forward to talking more James this winter!
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