Pastor Aaron Shaw
Pastor Aaron Shaw
Faith In Action - Don't Just Hear It - Live It // Aaron Shaw
Faith In Action - Don't Just Hear It - Live It // Aaron Shaw
Faith In Action - Don't Just Hear It - Live It // Aaron Shaw
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Explore James 1:19-27 on faith in action: endure trials, clear distractions, and live genuine religion through self-control, compassion, and purity.
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Episode Overview
- James calls for action beyond mere hearing.
- Enduring trials as part of spiritual growth.
- Clearing pride and sin for God's Word to take root.
- Real religion involves self-control, compassion, purity.
- Challenge to live faith authentically, not just hear.
Let’s stop just hearing and start living this out.
In the second week of the 'Faith in Action' series, Aaron Shaw takes us through a pivotal passage from the book of James—James 1:19-27. The discussion centers on the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but actively living it out. James, the half-brother of Jesus, writes with a direct and challenging tone, urging believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
This episode confronts the misconception that Christianity promises an easy life, emphasizing instead that trials are an integral part of spiritual growth. Through enduring hardships, God builds resilience and depth in our faith. Shaw highlights the necessity of clearing out distractions, pride, and sin from our lives to allow God's Word to take root. The transformation of our faith is not proven by words or knowledge alone but through obedience and action.
In a culture dominated by self-centeredness and social media, the call is to listen quietly to God's truth and the wisdom of those He has placed around us. James defines pure religion in the sight of God as caring for orphans and widows and maintaining purity from worldly corruption. This genuine faith is marked by self-control, compassion, and purity—qualities that go beyond ritualistic practices.
Shaw challenges listeners to stop merely 'playing church' and to start living out the principles of faith authentically. The episode concludes with a reflective exercise, encouraging listeners to spend quiet time with God, asking Him what actions they should take based on what they have learned. This call to introspection and commitment serves as a powerful reminder that true faith involves both hearing and doing.