Discussing Faith & Works Together, Part 3 (TMF:2007)

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Peace to Live By: Discussing Faith & Works Together, Part 3 (TMF:2007) - Daniel Litton
(Tap or right-click link to download two-minute feature)

       So, we might re-phrase the sentence from James in this instance, “Show me your doctorate apart from your practice, and I will show you my doctorate by my practice.” You see, if the first psychologist doesn’t use his degree, if he doesn’t have a practice or use it in some other way, really, the degree is dead. It is there. He obtained it, but it isn’t in official use. The second psychologist also has a doctorate and a practice, so she uses her degree in what she does with her life in order to try to help people. In other words, our faith in Jesus Christ isn’t displayed but something obtained in the past, but rather it is shown forth by what we do with that faith we have obtained. It, like the word of God, is living and active. It is shown before others. The doctorate has a manifestation in life work. This whole concept of faith versus works isn’t about appearances either. There are all kinds of ways people can ‘have works’ in theirs lives. One doesn’t have to be a Christian to show that he or she can demonstrate works.