Vital Signs of Faith

This passage in James is all about genuine, reliable, life changing and soul saving faith.

Faith displays itself in godly works is the thesis of this loving pastor's letter.

As he writes guided by the Holy Spirit his words are like the guidelines posted in an emergency room or in a rescue vehicle.

James gives us 'seven vital signs of Living Faith'.

Living Faith puts on Christ. Saving faith in action looks like Jesus in its actions. The only proof of life according to James is lived out faith, displayed in godly works.
This is the obligation of every believer: 'Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts' (Rom. 13:14). The goal of the Christian life is Christ-likeness.

So what are the seven vital signs of Living Faith? James lists them in our passage:

LIVING FAITH CHANGES THE HEART
LIVING FAITH PROMOTES GENEROSITY
LIVING FAITH PRODUCES FRUIT
LIVING FAITH DISPLAYS ITSELF BY WORKS
LIVING FAITH BELIEVES GOD
LIVING FAITH OBEYS GOD
LIVING FAITH LOVES GOD