Going, Teaching, Trusting = Active Faith

Christianity isn't passive (Matthew 28:18-20).

Jesus said "go and make disciples" (Matthew 28:19)

This might mean going across the world or simply going across the street, boldly sharing Jesus with a stranger or gradually sharing Jesus with a neighbor.

Jesus said, "teach." (Matthew 28:20)

This could mean teaching in a seminary or teaching a children's Sunday school class, discipling a friend, or creating a discipleship curriculum.  

Jesus said, to trust His authority, not our own (Matthew 28:18). Without the solid foundation of Scripture, going and teaching would be useless.

We refuse to sit back in our salvation and do nothing because "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead" (James 2:17). 

So we prepare ourselves for an active faith by seeking God in word, prayer, and fellowship:

"Prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world." 1 Peter 1:13 

An active relationship with Jesus blesses us and blesses others!

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You might also enjoy this devotion: Christianity is an Active Faith

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