Our faith Jesus helps us to live Jesus “We are saved by faith alone, but not by faith that is alone.” - Martin Luther There’s a difference between a of faith and a of faith James 1:26-27 – If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 3:1 – Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Christians face a , but not judgment 1 Cor. 3. 12-13 – Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw—each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. Luke 12:48 – “to those whom much is given, much will be required.” Christianity the and the blessed 1 Tim. 3:1 – If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. (NKJV) Be and James 3:2 – For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. Your words can both and who you really are Speech Class: Do not complain Do not boast about anything at all Do not gossip or repeat bad information about someone else Do not run somebody down, even a little Do not defend or excuse yourself, no matter what Do encourage others with truth Text the word “FOLLOW” to 75642