Living Out Redemption

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live out the principle of redemption in our daily lives. This means helping those in need, sharing the love of Jesus, and being examples of what it means to redeem and restore others. Living out redemption involves practical actions and a heart of compassion, reflecting the love and sacrifice of Jesus in our interactions with others. It is a call to be active participants in God's redemptive work in the world, making a tangible difference in the lives of those around us.