138: Talk is cheap | 1 John 3:18

True Love cannot be shown with words alone. It requires us to take ACTION. Have you heard the phrase "talk is cheap?" I'm sure you have. Today, it is more true than ever. Social media allows us to say whatever we want to behind the safety of a computer screen. Many of us are living ridiculously busy lives that make it hard to follow through on promises we make, even if we had the best intentions. And because of all of this, our words have become empty. Talk. Is. Cheap. Our words alone do not hold much water. The disciple John knew this well. In our One Verse today, John says, "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." John is an older man at this point, and he wants to share his wisdom with future generations. He says we can't just show love with our lips and through our words. It's empty, it's hollow, and it's cheap. I love my wife, but I can't ONLY tell her that. I have to back it up with my actions. Love truly is a verb. Love, God-Love, requires action. The next time you tell someone you will pray for them, make sure and do it. The next time you tell someone you will help them, do it. Follow through with your promises. Make sure that you backup your words of compassion with actual compassion. Love does. It acts. If we are called to be a people of Love (we are!), then we must step out of our comfort zones, disrupt our busy lives, and SHOW the Love of Jesus to other people with our actions. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/