JULY 3 – Living What You Say You Believe3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:9–10; Luke 3//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.” — Proverbs 19:9–10 (ESV)“And the crowds asked him, ‘What then shall we do?’ And he answered them, ‘Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.’” — Luke 3:10–11 (ESV)________________________________________Have you ever heard someone talk a big game about kindness, faith, or doing the right thing but never actually back it up with their actions? That’s like a warning sign in Proverbs 19, where lying and hypocrisy lead to destruction. But in Luke 3, when the crowds asked John the Baptist what real faith looked like, his answer was super practical—share what you have, help people in need, live out what you believe. Real faith isn’t about fancy words or looking spiritual; it’s about everyday choices that reflect Jesus in real life.God calls us to a faith that shows. That might mean standing up for someone being picked on, offering help to a classmate who’s struggling, or simply being honest when it’s tempting to lie. People notice when your actions match your words—and so does God.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Actions Speak Loud: What’s one way your actions can reflect your faith this week, like sharing or helping others (Luke 3:10–11)?2. Truth Matters: Why do you think Proverbs warns so strongly about lying and hypocrisy (Proverbs 19:9–10)? How can you stay truthful even when it’s hard?3. Faith in Real Life: If someone looked at your life, would they see your faith through your choices? What’s one area where you could live it out more boldly?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEReal faith shows up in what you do, not just what you say—live in a way that points people to Jesus.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that faith is meant to be lived out, not just talked about. Help me to be honest, to share with others, and to let my actions reflect my love for You. Give me courage to live my faith boldly every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.