Say it With My Life

[338 words] Out of the things that Jesus taught during His ministry, there is one that has a supreme importance. It can be summed up in only four words: “Say it with my life.” Jesus said: “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?”(Luke 6:46). He is teaching us to show Him by our lives. Our lives must be able to put into action the things that Jesus taught. This means that our speech and life must balance out. Many people become offended when we talk about obedience. They want a “faith only” and a “do nothing” type of religion. However, this type of religion pleases only man and not God. James said it this way: “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only” (James 2:24). He goes on to illustrate, “For as the body…