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Devotional: James 2:14-17

Today’s passage: James 2:14-17

Helpful thoughts:

  • Verses 15-16 serve as an illustration for verses 14 and 17.  Be careful not to make a bigger deal out of illustrations than what they are illustrating…
    • That being said, if you come to church on Sunday and your brother-in-Christ lost his job and has nothing to feed his family, it would be great to invite them over for lunch if you are able.
  • Genuine faith results in works.  A person who has put their faith in Christ is going to change.
  • Dead faith (Non-existent – The person says they have faith, but they don’t) results in no change.

Questions to consider:

  1. How does the use of “brother or sister” impact the illustration in verses 15-16?  How would that compare with Galatians 6:10?
  2. How could a passage like this be helpful if a person says they prayed to get saved but refuses to repent and renounce a sinful lifestyle?
  3. What changes have you seen in your life since God saved you?  What growth can you thank and praise the Lord for today?

August 2, 2019 Category: Devotions, James

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