E100-94

 

FAITH AND WORKS

James 1–2

Kevin's Commentary

You are encouraged to go through steps or process scripture in these steps:

• Pray = in anticipation of what God wants you to discover. Lord, You know my faith may be small much of the time, but such as it is, I place it in You.
• Read = with purpose look for what God is trying to communicate. You may want to read out of several translations and highlight key words.
• Reflect = on the context and put yourself in the shoes of people at that time. Is it really possible to consider trials and suffering “pure joy”? How? Have you had that experience? What differentiates “pure religion” from the rest?
• God is ... What do we learn about God?
• We are ... What do we learn about people?
• What are the biggest trials you’ve faced? Did they make you a better person? If so, how?
• What do you think is the proper relationship between faith and works, that is, good deeds? How do they relate in your life?
• Apply = information without application is fruitless. Decide on some practical steps you can take for fulfill what God wants you to do. Take an opportunity this week to do at least one practical thing to demonstrate the reality of your faith (helping a needy neighbor, visiting the sick, etc.).
• Pray = yielding to God to empower you to do what the word convicted you to do. Lord, show me how to make my faith more real and visible to those around me.

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