James 2:14-26

James 2:14-26
There is no real breaking point for me to make commentary, so follow the link and read today's passage.  When you are done come back and read my commentary.

Someone claims to be a Doctor, Policeman, Fireman, mechanic, clerk, plummer, electrician or any other occupation we expect proof in their lives.  Yet people go forward in a church service one day and pray a prayer and then go home and there is no change in their lives, but they're "saved" because of that experience so long ago. These verses say that person is wrong and their faith was never real.

 James is not teaching a works salvation here.  Remember Wednesday when I pointed out Isaiah 64:6 that our righteousness, or works, are as filthy rags.  What James is teaching is true faith will change you.  If you truly believe, your life and actions will not be the same.  Verse 23 of our passage says "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness".   The belief came first and that belief moved him to action.

So, where is your faith leading you?  What is God asking you to do?

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters.  Amen.