Devotionals for April 4, 2024
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READ
James 2:17-19 (NLT)
“17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. 18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” 19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. 20 How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?”
“17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. 18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” 19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. 20 How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?”
REFLECT
Our creator has set a standard for us to live by. Jesus calls us to serve others. We do good works because we are Christians. We are not Christians because we do good works. Is your belief in Jesus aligned with your behavior? Is your behavior aligned with your belief in Jesus?
APPLY
Q: Is your faith enough?
Q: How can you serve or do a good work?
Q: How can you illustrate Christian belief by your behavior?
Q: How can you serve or do a good work?
Q: How can you illustrate Christian belief by your behavior?
SING
PRAY
"Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us."
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. I humbly thank you for it and ask for your grace to show forgiveness to others as you have shown forgiveness to me.
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. I humbly thank you for it and ask for your grace to show forgiveness to others as you have shown forgiveness to me.