Doers of the Word

"Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" 

-- James 1:22 / Holman Christian Standard Bible

The old saying is both familiar and true:  actions speak louder than words.  And as believers, we must beware: our actions should always give credence to the changes that Christ can make in the lives of those who walk with Him.

God calls upon each of us to act in accordance with His will and with respect for His commandments.  If we are to be responsible believers, we must realize that it is never enough simply to hear the instructions of God; we must also live by them.  And it is never enough to wait idly by while others do God's work here on earth; we, too, must act.  Doing God's work is a responsibility that each of us must bear, and when we do, our loving Heavenly Father rewards our efforts with a bountiful harvest.

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"Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility" 

-- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Dear Lord, we have heard Your Word, and we have felt Your presence in our hearts; let us act accordingly.  Let our words and deeds serve as a testimony to the changes You have made in our lives.  Let us praise You, Father, by following in the footsteps of Your Son, and let others see Him through us.  Amen.