FAITH TO SERVE

   The greatness of faith can be measured by the works resulting from it. In other words, from a practical point of view, a belief is important as producing benefits for the welfare and progress of the individual and / or community.

   The apostle Paul explains this truth: "is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that those who believe in God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. But avoid foolish questions ... because they are unprofitable and useless. "(Titus 3.8-9)" For the purpose of this instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith, which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. "(1-Ti. 1.5-7)," remembrance, charging them before the Lord not contend about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers ... .evita godless chatter, because lead more and more ungodliness. "(2-Ti. 2.14, 16).

   You have to understand that behavior, our moral behavior resulting from our beliefs, so that will determine our eternal destiny. We should not pretend mock the supreme God leading a dissolute life, and only want to change when we see very near death. "That servant who knows his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few; For everyone to whom much is given, much is required; and to whom much has been entrusted, more will be asked. "(Lk. 12.47-48).

   When we speak here of faith to serve about the good we can do to improve the living conditions of the people of God, the family of faith ... "For the kingdom of God it is not in word, but in power." (1-Co.4.20) Messiah put it clearly: "Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as you did (or you did not do) to one of these my brethren, you did it to me." (Matthew 25 40. 45) But who are the "brothers" of Jesus?

   He himself says: "Then his mother and brothers came to him; but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see. And he answered and said unto them. My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it "(Lc.8 19-21.) He adds:" And whoever gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ, verily I say that not lose his reward. "(Mr.9.41)" So, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those of the household of faith. "(Gal. 6.10).