Nov 3, 2009

Profession vs. Action

First off, I love podcasting and Ipods. It's probably one of the greatest inventions brought to the market during my lifetime (other than the Wii of course).

Listening to a podcast from one of my favorite pastors, Mike Erre at my brother's church in California (www.rockharbor.org), Mike is teaching on a concept that has bothered me for a LONG time.

When people SAY that they are a Christian, the way that they live should be a reflection of their faith and belief. As an example, if you say that you are a basketball player, people probably could witness to the fact that you play basketball (faith=action).

As Mike points out in his discussion, Christians should always be ready to give an answer about the hope that we have (1 Peter 3). In order for people to ask, however, your life should be characterized by your faith in a manner in which people see something different about you versus the rest of the world.

If not, does Jesus really make a difference to you? If you profess Jesus as your savior, it should also reflect in your actions.

If we profess with our mouths that Jesus is the Lord, but our actions show NO resemblance of this belief, then do we have genuine Biblical faith? Or simply some surfacy, shallow profession to punch our ticket to heaven but do nothing to change the way we live?

My favorite statement that he makes is this: Biblical faith knows no distinction between believing and acting!

Grace & Peace

PLW

HT to Mike Erre






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