Faith Reveals Itself
In the same way, faith by itself, if it
is not accompanied by action, is dead. – James 2:17
In that dance that happens when you first meet
someone, we discovered that we had a mutual friend. It bonded us in an odd sort
of way. We had something, or in this case someone, in common.
“She lives her faith more than anyone I have ever
known,” the woman said. I nodded in agreement. It was a genuine compliment that
revealed an incredible truth.
Our friend isn’t a flashy, in your face type of
Christian. She doesn’t go around slamming others or pushing a political agenda.
Instead, she practices kindness and mercy in all that she does. She can debate
issues, and does so, with facts and Scripture references. It’s not about
politics or “acceptable” answers. It’s about what the Bible truly says.
There are those who call her liberal. I suppose in
some ways she is. I see Jesus in her. He was somewhat of a liberal Himself
while He preached the gospel on this earth. He wasn’t motivated by money or
political correctness. He didn’t care too much for man-made rules. He taught God’s
Word. He told us to be kind and merciful, to forgive everyone and to love
everyone too. Yes. Our mutual friend is a lot like Jesus.
Being Jesus on earth isn’t about condemning others for
not meeting our standards. It isn’t about judging what we don’t know and have no
business commenting on. It isn’t about gossiping and political rallies and plucking
out Bible verses to further our own agendas. It’s about living the life God has
called us to live in the best way we can. It’s about showing others Jesus. My
friend does that by how she lives her life. Do you?
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