வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,404
Scripture Meditation - No: 1,404
AATHAVAN 💚 December 12, 2024 💚
Thursday
"Thou believest that there is one God;
thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." (James 2:19)
We believe in our Lord Jesus
Christ, and this belief is what identifies us as Christians. However, in
today’s scripture meditation, Apostle James reminds us that mere belief is
insufficient. He notes that even the devils believe in God and tremble. Therefore,
he urges that our faith must surpass the kind of belief held by devils.
The devils believe in God’s
existence, but their actions are inherently wicked. Jesus Himself said to the
Jews: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye
will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth,
because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his
own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." (John 8:44)
Jesus describes the devil as a
murderer and a liar. Yet, these devils still acknowledge the existence of God.
James instructs us not to follow their example; instead, we must affirm our
faith through our deeds. It is not enough to merely believe in God; our actions
must demonstrate the authenticity of our faith.
James emphasizes: "But
wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham
our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the
altar?" (James 2:20–21)
Abraham is a prime example of
faith combined with works. He not only believed in God but was willing to
sacrifice his son Isaac, fully trusting that God had the power to raise him
from the dead. As the Scripture says: "Of whom it was said, That in Isaac
shall thy seed be called: Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even
from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure." (Hebrews
11:18–19)
James concludes: "Seest
thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made
perfect?" (James 2:22)
This example serves as a
powerful reminder. Merely professing faith in God is insufficient. We must
confirm our faith through steadfast actions, especially in life’s challenging
circumstances.
When we face trials,
hardships, or illnesses, we should remain unwavering in our faith. It is not
enough to simply say, "I believe in God." Instead, we must
demonstrate our faith through actions that reflect our trust in Him. Only then
will our faith rise above the faith of devils.
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