Behavior

James 2:17 (NLT) So you see, it isn't enough just to have faith. Faith that doesn't show itself by good deeds is no faith at all--it is dead and useless.

Faith without works is belief without hands or feet to live it out. Works without faith are hands and feet without divine guidance. Together God's truth and our consecrated hands and feet and lips are a dynamic combination that can change the world fro Him.

No matter how much we testify to the gospel, it rings hollow unless we demonstrate that it has changed our lives. Unless our thoughts and actions are in harmony with our words, our speech will be meaningless to those who hear it. Anyone can talk about truth, but only people who are truly redeemed can walk in truth. Our witness is incomplete if it is only expressed by our talk; both need to be present and need to confirm to one another.

In what ways can our lifestyle more effectively demonstrate what you believe about God?
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Actions speak louder than words. Our behavior is eloquent testimony to who we are and what we think. Holy thought and corrupt behavior cannot coexist. It is a lie to say you follow Christ if you are disregarding His Word and ignoring Him. It is surprising and disappointing when you hear people give a clear Christian testimony and yet see them living a questionable lifestyle. The Bible calls us to Holy living. We are to make every effort to live according to its guidelines.
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2 Corinthians 5:17 What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore; for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! God's Holy Spirit is living within us, helping us to do what is right. Godly living is an example to unbelieving friends, neighbors, and coworkers that we are different. People are attracted to others who are consistently kind, gracious, and loving. When they ask what makes you different you will have the opportunity to tell others about God's love. Godly living is a confirmation that you are, in fact, living for God and not yourself. It is a barometer of your relationship with him. Godly living means that you are emulating Christ, who is our ultimate example of how to live.
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Romans 8:15-17 So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God's very own children, adopted into his family--calling him "Father, dear Father." For His Holy Spiriti speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God's children. And since we are His children, we will share His treasures--for everything God gives to His Son, Christ, is ours, too. But is we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Our lifestyle will clearly display our loyalty. People of God will live as God commands.
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