I have this pair of pants that I loved, but the button fell off. Instead of sewing the button back on, I've gone a year working without the button. I try to avoid wearing them as much as possible, but every once in a while I'll put them on and wear a belt, just to cover that they're missing the button. But I spend my whole day annoyed by the fact that my pants don't have a button.
If we go day to day believing in God but not serving the Lord or putting your love to action, what good are you doing? Sometimes we can cover our lack of service to others, but we're only cheating ourselves. Faith is about others, just as pants are. (Let's face it, the only reason anyone wears pants is because of other people.) I'm pretty sure that's a strong point of everything Jesus taught. Yeah, faith is good and keeps us grounded and happy, but that's the foundation. It doesn't stop there. Being a follower of Christ betters you, in order to compel you to help others.
What is faith without action? If you believe in the Lord as your savior, is believing enough? The pants are great, but they are missing the most important piece. Service is the button to the pants of faith. (That is no doubt the greatest line I've ever thought of.)
A faithful life devoted to God isn't an independent practice. Making a difference through your love and desire to honor God is the purpose of faith.
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