Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

August 22: Jeremiah 28-30; 1John 3

Scripture: 1John (NIV) 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.

Observation: James (2:20) tells us that “faith without works is dead.” Here John tells us that love without works is dead too! These two essential elements of the Christian’s life are designed by God to be expressed outwardly. They are meant to be seen by others. People should not be surprised when we claim to be a Christian because they have already seen proof in our actions.

Application: My actions should be shaped by love and faith.

Prayer: Lord, today I want my actions to be an expression of the high regard I have for you. May the faith I have in you be seen in how I respond to the things I will face today. And may the love you have put in my life shine through to others today. Amen

Pastor Leon

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