Knowledge + Action = Faith

So there was a devotion that I read today. It contains a verse from Hebrews and I just wanted to share it with all of you out there. --of course, including my thoughts about it.

For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard it did not combine it with faith. -Hebrews 4:2

This goes back to Dis-eased. We talked about faith...and in small group, I talked about how faith without deeds doesn't do anything. Just like how I was going to give up on going to the retreat itself. Instead, I put it into action, and was able to go to retreat. That's one of the decisions that I will never regret.

"For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did" What about the ones that have never heard about the gospel? Well, I think it says that their judgment will come later on too. And that they will also have a chance to believe.

"But the message they heard was of no value to them." Do you think the sermons you hear are of value to you? Do you think that you could put what you hear from the church, radio, counselors, and parents into your daily use? I'm still working on it..and my, is it hard.

"because those who heard it did not combine it with faith." Ever give a second thought to whatever you hear? If it's good, what did you do about it? Have faith that it'll happen in your life, and then leave it alone? Faith without deeds doesn't do anything...

I think this past month this is what I've learned most. That faith can't do anything alone. It needs your action, and your help.