I was doing my QT this morning and I read Titus 3:8. "This is a faithful saying, and these things I want to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men."

Apparently the phrase, "this is a faithful saying" was commonly used by Paul to label his teachings as seen in (1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11-13). I guess you learn something new every morning. But what struck me was that in this teaching of Paul, we're warned to be careful not to forget to do good works at Christians. How many good works have you done? Yes, you argue that how can't you judge a christian by his works? Ephesians 2:10 "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." God made us to do good works. How many good works have you done? That's my challenge to you. To sit down and list, in your entire life thus far, how many good works have you done?

If you still think that works are not important, or not as important as faith, and that so much weight should not be put on works, then let me introduce you to James 2:20 "But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?" I do not disagree with you that faith is not important, just as James does not either, but to say you have faith is not enough. What do you have to show for your faith? "Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works." (James 2:18).

Sometimes I wonder. I speak to you, but do you know? I try to show you the flaws of your life, not by comparison with mine, but with the Word of God. Do you know? Do you know that your works speak your faith, just as your faith speaks your works. Do you think your life is something God will be proud of?