Talk Is Cheap

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." James 2:17 "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder." James 2:19

Really convicting verses. Actions speak louder than words. If you claim to be a Christian, do you live it out? Is there fruit in your life? Are you abiding in Christ? There are a lot of people who claim they are Christians because they have "faith" or "believe in God" or "sometimes show up to church", yet, their lives continue to prove that Jesus and the church are not a priority. People will do what they want to do. Faith must be first, and that faith then produces works. The demons believe in God, but they certainly aren't going to heaven. Their trust and faith isn't in him alone. We must be doers of the word, not merely listening to it and deceiving ourselves, but actually doing what it says. Faith to know, works to show. Talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words, shut up and step up.