READ

James 2 

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” -James 2:14

REFLECT 

Have you ever encountered someone who said they were a Christian but didn’t act like it? Are you someone like that? Let’s think about ourselves for a moment. When you are hanging out with friends, with your parents, on a sports team, or in a classroom at school, would the people around you be able to tell you were a Christian? Maybe they know because you told them, or they’ve seen you at Red Rocks Youth, but could they tell by your actions or how you speak?

Faith in Jesus is all we need to be a Christian, but James is challenging us by saying genuine faith is shown by how we act. If you have faith in Jesus but live in a way no one can tell, there will be disunity. Doing good doesn’t make us Christian, but living more like Christ (Jesus) shows the world we are Christians. 

Questions 

1. Can the people around you tell you’re a Christian? If not, what do you think you could do differently? 

2. What are some ways you can put your faith into action? 

3. Is there someone you should treat with more love in your life?

PRAY  

God, thank you for all that you’ve done. Help me to live a life in a way that shows others how good and loving You are. Guide me in ways only you can in Jesus’ name, Amen.