#soap # James 03 ## Title: Prove It ## Scripture: (James 3:13) “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.” (NET) ## Observation: In today’s passage, James is challenging us not only to say we know God, but to show it by the way we live. I went through a season where I was intimidated to share my faith with others because I was terrified to answer objections. People would say something that sounded like it completely undermined my faith in God. I would have no idea what to do. Then, one day I learned a great phrase… prove it. When people would tell me that my belief in God was silly, I would ask them to prove God wasn’t real. Most of them couldn’t do it. They had platitudes and phrases but no proof. On the contrary, I had good reasons for why I believed what I believed. It wasn’t an empty faith. It was a faith built on evidence. We can also use this when it comes to following God. If someone says they follow God, we can say, “That’s great! Let me see.” This can also be a way we measure ourselves. Are we really following God? Our lives should show it. This is not an argument for legalism. It’s a test for showing if we are really living what we profess. ## Application: Live what you preach. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for knowing who we truly are.