Read
14Dear brothers and sisters, what’s the use of saying you have faith if you don’t prove it by your actions? That kind of faith can’t save anyone. 15Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, 16and you say, “Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well”–but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?
17So you see, it isn’t enough just to have faith. Faith that doesn’t show itself by good deeds is no faith at all–it is dead and useless.
Reflect
True faith enables us to live God’s Law of Love. Our love for each other is a sign of our faith. Our faith sets us free to love others like we love ourselves!
Respond
Why are deeds important as it relates to our salvation?
If we are saved by grace, why is it important to do good deeds?
What can you do today to demonstrate your faith?
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