"MIRACULOUS!" . . . "Revolutionary!" . . . "Greatest ever!" We are inundated by a flood of extravagant claims as we flip the television dial or magazine pages. The messages leap out at us. The products assure that they are new, improved, fantastic, and capable of changing our lives. For only a few dollars, we can have "cleaner clothes," "whiter teeth," "glamorous hair," and tastier food." Automobiles, perfume, diet drinks, and mouthwash are guaranteed to bring happiness, friends, and the good life. And just before an election, no one can match the politicians' promises. But talk is cheap, and too often we soon realize that the boasts were hollow, quite far from from the truth.
"Jesus is the answer!" . . . "Believe in God!" . . . "Follow me to church!" Christians also make great claims but are often guilty of belying them with their actions. Professing to trust God and to be his people, they cling tightly to the world and it's values. Possessing all the right answers, they contradict the gospel with their lives. - David R. Veerman
* "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him?" - James 2:14
- The proof of the reality of our faith is a changed life. Genuine faith will inevitably produce good deeds.
~Cameron
p.s. - To any that are reading this that aren't Christians: I apologize if you have ever struggled to believe in God because you had seen too many "Christians" living no different than you. Please, give God a chance! He won't let you down. I promise.
p.p.s. - To any Christians reading this: We are called to be different, you and I. Can the world see a difference in you? Or do you look like the world? Ask God to help you live as a new person. He will answer you. I promise.
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Brim over I assent to but I contemplate the list inform should secure more info then it has.
i like the US version much better - but I dont think that guys is that cute
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