Simple Pursuit

As Jesus followers, our knowledge must not outpace our practice of the Word and pursuit of true faith. It’s not enough to simply hear the Word, but to act upon it, not enough to “believe it,” but to actually live it. As Martin Luther famously wrote, “The world does not need a definition of religion as much as it needs a demonstration.” James 1 is a guide that challenges and commands us to live holy, through trials and in hardship anchored to the One who is our strength and the giver of good gifts.