To Be Least

      Recently I commented on this post on Keith's blog "Among the Ruins."

We, as follows of Jesus Christ, are called to make "disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19)

How do we make disciples of all nations as Christ commanded us? How exactly do we become true witnesses for Christ? Some who have commented have stated that this is done by our partaking in deeds without the use of scriptures. However, our deeds are not the Word of God, but the fruit of the Word of God in our lives.

James 2 states that faith without deeds is dead. Obviously, deeds are essential, but so is our faith. How do we come by this faith? Romans 10:17 says that, "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ." Notice that faith comes from the hearing of the message, not the seeing of the fruit of the message.

In further support of this truth, look at 2 Timothy 3:15. "How from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."

These verses are clear. The scriptures play an important role in someone's decision to put their faith in Jesus Christ to receive salvation. The idea that our deeds are alone the true witness for Christ is misguided, but together the deeds with the scriptures are an effective way to witness to the lost.

      I gave this a lot of thought and searched scriptures for wisdom on this. If you feel other wise, please feel free to comment and state your position.