Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
We shall know by this that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before Him.
1 John 3:18-19
Herein lies the Litmus Test to our Christian walk:
It's not what we say, but what we do that reveals the true intent of our hearts.
Like the Litmus Tests we used in science class to test the acidity of a solution, the credibility and sincerity of our Christian walk is tested in the things we do—by our actions—not just in what we say.
Jesus was a great teacher, but in many ways His actions spoke louder than His words. Just as a picture is worth a thousand words, so is a single act like a powerful message being preached in living color. There is much truth to the premise that the world isn't looking for any more ornate speeches, but is watching for Christians who are authentic in their actions and in their lifestyles.
It has been said that the eye and not the ear is the convincing organ in today's society. People are looking—not just listening—for the gospel to be preached and each day we must be willing to apply the Litmus Test to our Christian walk.
Words and phrases can be compromised and we can justify any action with our words, but in the end, the question will always remain—do our actions reflect our true commitment and love for our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ?
Talk is cheap and words can flow freely, but if it isn't consistent with our actions, we fail the Litmus Test.
It's a simple test that we need to apply daily in every area of our lives—in our work, in our family, in our relationships, in our finances, and even in our decisions. Are our actions a true reflection of our heart and if God was to dip His Litmus strip into our heart, what would it reveal?
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