Knowing the Lord has always meant more than lip service. Knowing the Lord has always made an impact on how one lives. To know the Lord is to live for the Lord. Living a pleasing life to the Lord is evidence that one truly knows the Lord. One cannot live in order to know, but if one knows, it shapes how he lives!
The opposite then certainly applies. Living as to displease and dishonor the Lord is sure evidence that one does not truly, really know the Lord. You can make all the claims of faith you like, but if you do not live it, you do not have it! Micah 6:8 is a good starting point to see living faith.
Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Doing justice. Rewarding good and punishing evil. Giving everyone a fair shake. Operating from a basis of “loving your neighbor” instead of selfishness. Doing unto others as you would have them do unto you!
Loving kindness. Hating those actions, motivations, and words that cause harm to others. Practicing those actions, motivations, and words that help others.
Walking humbly. Daily realizing how dependent one is on the mercies and graces of God. Being thankful and not boastful. Grateful for every blessings instead of acting as if it was deserved or earned. Mindful that one is not receiving what he truly deserves but rather abundant grace!
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