Face the Mirror - James 2:14-26
Faith without feet is incomplete.
ICE BREAKER: When someone’s actions and words conflict, which do you trust, and why?
Read: James 2:14-26
James positioned this section on faith and works just after a section on favoritism. Is there a connection? If so, what is it?
How do you reconcile this passage with passages like Ephesians 2:8-9?
Read: Matthew 7:12-14
Living out your faith in tangible ways costs something. What does it cost?
Why are we often unwilling to pay the price to have deeds that match the faith we profess?
Read: Matthew 25:31-46
According to Jesus, what is the difference between the “sheep” and the “goats”?
What are some specific deeds that Jesus points out in this passage, and how do they validate one’s faith?
Personally, how do you align with what Jesus taught in this passage? How does your small group align? Our church?
What, if anything, do we need to do so our deeds match our professed faith?
Prayer: Ask God to give you opportunities to live out your faith in real, tangible ways in the coming days, spiritual eyes to see those opportunities, and the courage to act!