Scriptures: James 1:19-25, John 13:17, 17:17, Luke 11:28, Psalm 119:2, 19:11

Real faith is not invisible. It will be shown by the life of the true believer and it will be seen by the eyes of the unbeliever. The book of James makes a vital and vivid connection between God's instructions, the Bible, and our obedience to the Truth of His Word. As Dr. Merritt elaborates, what they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School is the key to success that is lasting and the secret to a life that is significant is found by being rightly related to the Word of God.

"One of the reasons I am convinced that James puts so much emphasis, in this passage, on our relationship to the Word of God is because he remembered how much his half-brother, Jesus, emphasized the importance of the Word of God. When you welcome God’s Word into your heart you must also have that same attitude that whatever the Word of God says goes in your life." --Dr. Merritt

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