Let Our Testimony Speak
Let us, then, not only call Him Lord, for that will not save us. For He saith, “Not everyone that saith to Me, Lord, Lord, shall be saved, but he that worketh righteousness.” Wherefore, brethren, let us confess Him by our works, by loving one another, by not committing adultery, or speaking evil of one another, or cherishing envy; but by being content, compassionate, and good. We ought also to sympathize with one another, and not be avaricious. By such works let us confess Him, and not by those that are of an opposite kind. And it is not fitting that we should fear [others], but rather God.
—an excerpt from The Second Epistle of Clement
Our confession of Christ is not merely with our lips but through the way we live each day. Today’s reading reminds us that true faith is demonstrated by love, purity, kindness, and contentment. When we resist the temptations of envy, slander, and greed, and instead embrace compassion and goodness, we bear witness to the One we profess to follow. Our actions speak louder than words, and when they reflect Christ’s character, they become a testimony to those around us. True confession of faith is not just what we say—it is what we do. May our choices today reflect our love for Christ, so that through our works, we may boldly and faithfully confess Him before a watching world. —DH
—David Hoskins, Founder & Care Guide, Sanctuary Clinics