How can I be sure my faith is working? I received this question when we read the book of Hebrews, chapter 11. James tells us that when faith is at work, it produces actions. He says, that the fact I am acting, is proof I have faith, not the contrary. "So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. Now someone may argue, "Some people have faith; others have good deeds." But I say, "How can you show me your faith if you don't have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds."" James 2:17-18. Faith always produces action, it is that simple. My action is decided based on what God said. There are those who teach that acting negates faith. They say for example that acting is proof you are trying to help God. But I say I act because of what God said. If God told me, "I will have my baby", the fact that I see a doctor or start buying my baby things in preparation should not negate my faith, no, they are proof I actually have faith. My pastor, Sam Adeyemi says; "Any faith that puts all of the responsibility for acting on God is religion disguised as faith." Therefore your faith is working when it moves you to act.
