What if the greatest obstacle to sharing the gospel wasn’t the world’s hostility, but our hypocrisy? What if the most powerful witness to the gospel was not our words, but our lives?
As Christians, we are called to be the earth’s salt and the world’s light (Matthew 5:13-14). Jesus’ words serve as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to live out our faith in a way that honors God and inspires others.
Yet, we often find ourselves falling short of this standard. We say one thing but do another. We proclaim the gospel with our lips but fail to demonstrate it with our lives. This disparity between our words and actions can undermine our credibility, causing others to question the authenticity of our faith.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. As Christians, we are called to a higher standard. We are called to walk the talk and live out our faith in a way consistent with our words.
The Bible emphasizes this point. In Matthew 7:21-27, Jesus teaches that it’s not enough to say the right things simply; we must also do them. James 1:22-25 reminds us that faith without works is dead. We are called to be doers of the word, not just hearers.
As we gather for the Pensa Ghana conference, let’s be challenged to take our faith to the next level. Let’s commit to walking the talk, to living out our faith in a way that is consistent with our words.
Let’s strive to be authentic, transparent, and accountable. Together, let’s rise to the challenge of walking the talk. Let’s show the world what it means to be a true follower of Jesus.
Ready to join the “Walk the Talking” challenge? Let’s embark on this journey together and see the transformative impact it can have on our lives and the lives of those around us.
Pensa Ghana Conference Calleth!
By: Benedicta Serwah Owusu,
Editor Librarian, Pensa-PU
