Words Have Little Value

1 Corinthians 4:20 "20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power."

In our culture there is much lying and deception going on every day and no one thinks anything of it.

When there is integrity there is action without even declaring in words what one will do later.

If your intention is to do something you should do then don't speak of it to anyone just do it. The doing of it will be the proof of intent.

Just saying something does not mean one is doing it. Our culture here thinks all they have to do is say "I am going to quit smoking" or "I am going to get a job" and never do any of it. Just saying something is nothing, its in the doing that is the evidence that it is true.

I am not likely to believe words unless I see the results of the intent in actions.

Perhaps saying one will do something is a form of bragging, carrying the matter through is not as important as getting people to praise you for the intent alone.

When we do things because they are right to do we have no need of praise, the pleasure is just in knowing we did the right thing.

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 "…4 Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction— just as you know we lived among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.…"