Doers of the Word

Key Passage
Welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. (James 1:21–22)
Questions
Adults: Which words of Jesus provide the most inspiration for the Christian work that you do?
Children: How do you welcome the words of Jesus into your heart?

Readings

First Reading • Advantages of Fidelity
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Related activities & tools
Psalm
Psalms 15:2-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Response to God's Gift
James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Jesus and the Pharisees
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)