THE NARROW PATH TO RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD - DAY 41

by Rev. Robert John Cericola, Carroll, OH - EUA  

Day 41

Dead Faith

James 2:14 (AMP) 14 What is the use (profit), my brethren, for anyone to profess to have faith if he has no [good] works [to show for it]? Can [such] faith save [his soul]?

Dead faith and cold love are the twin towers of the society and world we live in where many mentally agree that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and call themselves Christians, but based on their actions all they really have is intellectual assent, (mentally agreement).

James 2:17 (AMP) 17 So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead).

People that have received saving faith and are following the Narrow Path to Relationship with God are being transformed from a selfish nature to a nature of Love which activates, and energies faith, which in turn is translated into action.

Love motivates people to nurse the sick, care for the orphans, preach the Gospel, help the poor, support widows, and opens the door of your heart to receive and walk in the promises of God.

Back in the 60’s The Beatles, a popular secular band, sang a song that contained the verse “All we need is Love”. It was true then and it is still true today for faith without love is dead.

Ending Thoughts

Has your conduct changed since you received Christ as your Savior?  When you see a beggar on the street or come across a family in need, are you motivated to help? If you are your faith is being activated by love.