Daily Devotional – James 2:20

‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

James reminds believers that faith without works is dead, because true faith in Jesus always moves us to action. Our hope isn’t in our own efforts, but neither do we sit idly by. It’s because of Christ’s finished work that we have the Holy Spirit, our Guide, Advocate, and Comforter, who leads us and keeps alive the words and promises of our Lord. That same Spirit empowers us to be the salt of the earth by loving as Jesus loved, even toward those who think, act, or believe differently than we do. We are called to treat every person with respect, dignity, and care, no matter their status or influence. And when we have the resources, we are to step up and serve others. This is how the world sees that our faith is alive and working because we believe in the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (James Thomas)