These words shared are to tie in to our 'Hanging Out With Jesus' discussion: What does it look like to follow Jesus in practice? First, it is true that we are not saved by our 'works' but in knowing that, what we must understand . . . we are most definitely saved 'for works'. We need to remember that having good thoughts are just that - good thoughts. Consider these words: |
Second, consider this week's big idea: What does it say about us if we don't help the person in need when it is in our power to act?
In our small group discussion, we agreed that seeing needs and trying to help when we can is not as easy as we would think. We also agreed, trying to see and to do more is the challenge we all need to pursue.
"Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." -Hebrews 9:27