Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's Word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome back to our study in the book of James. Today we're in chapter two. God's people are encouraged to live out their faith without favoritism. They're warned not to show special treatment to the rich while ignoring the poor because all people are equally valuable to God.

Favoritism contradicts the command to love your neighbor as yourself. Breaking even one part of

God's law is akin to breaking the entire law. Believers are called to live with mercy, knowing that

God will show mercy to those who extend it. The second half of the chapter emphasizes the

connection between faith and works. Faith that is not accompanied by action is dead and worthless.

True faith transforms the way people live.

It is demonstrated through obedience, compassion, and good deeds

that reflect a living and active trusting God in the likeness of Abraham.

Our faith should be evident in how we live and how we treat others.

When we show kindness, serve with humility, and care for those in need, we reflect the heart

of God. We're called to love everyone, not just those who seem important or who are easy to

love. Every person has value

and how we treat them reveals what is truly in our hearts. Faith that remains silent or still

is not alive or complete. It grows and moves through action. Trust in God should lead us to act with

mercy, justice, and compassion in obedience. We cannot separate

our beliefs from our actions. Let our lives be full of grace, service, and deep desire to prove what we

believe. Something I talk about a lot here at Lindale. The greatest sign of deepest faith in the Lord is the way

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