Would you ask a lion tamer
who’s head in the lion: “are you sure you can trust the lion?” Would you ask a
farmer who just spent all day in the field sowing his seeds if he is confident
something will grow? Would you ask a sky diver in free fall if he is firmly
persuaded that gravity works? “Of course not!” you exclaim. And why not?
Because their actions already demonstrate their convictions.
But now, what if someone
claimed they were a skydiver and then confided that the last time they jumped
was over 10 years ago? Or what if you noticed that the supposed lion tamer got
nervous around your house cat? Would you have good reason to question the
validity of these people’s claims? Yes, and again, the reason is the evidence
of their actions.
Now what of someone that
claims to be “a person of faith”? The Bible says that “faith,
if it does not have works, is dead.” For instance, when Abraham was
instructed to sacrifice his son as a demonstration of faith and obedience, can
you imagine him responding: “Well, Jehovah, you know I trust you BUT…
sacrificing my son?! I could not do that.” Indeed, that is not how Abraham
reacted at all. He willingly demonstrated his faith.
So, eagerly talk about your
God and the Bible. It is only natural. Demonstrate the trust of a lion tamer,
the persuasion of a farmer, and the confidence of a skydiver. Really,
demonstrate faith by works.
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