There are versions of faith that never look outside of ourselves, constantly focused on our experiences and right-ness. James has a word for that kind of faith: dead. Miss this past weekend’s message? Check out the podcast, Scripture, and next steps questions below!
Podcast: Link, iTunes
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Next Step Questions
- James is combatting a view of faith that is all talk and no action. How would describe this kind of faith in our modern world?
- Brennan Manning says “The litmus test of our love for God is our love of neighbor.” How does our love for our neighbors flow out of our love for God?
- Changing our actions doesn’t change our heart – rather it’s a transformed heart that transforms our actions. What’s the difference between a heart change and a behavior change?