Action taken is where the power becomes a truly formidable force.
In Matthew 21: 28-30 Jesus demonstrates this truth with a parable.
A father with two sons goes to each and makes a request of them. One speaks negative words, declaring he will not obey, but then thinks better of it, and goes and does.
The second speaks positive words, declaring he will obey the father straight-away, but then he fails to follow up his words with action, and does not do what was requested.
Jesus asked the crowd this same question I ask you now; which of these sons was obedient?
The one who DID the required action?
Or the one who SAID he would do the required action but didn't?
God initiates, we respond.
All action verbs requiring more than just mere words.
Well did the Apostle James tell us "What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? But someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works and I will show you my faith by my works."
To call oneself a Christian takes no more than mere words uttered.
To be a Christian requires your actions reflect that state of being. We certainly have none of us arrived, but there should be clear evidence that shows we are on the journey!
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