INTRODUCTION

The traditions of men produce vain lives. According to scripture, the word conversation means much more than merely words being spoken from one person to another, rather, it is the way in which a person lives his life (2 Corinthians 1:12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
See All...; 1 Peter 3:1Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
See All...). As such, those who build their lives upon the traditions of men may very well work hard and be faithful, but it is all for naught because their lives are built upon vanity. Sadly, some of the most faithful adherers to religion are those who are promoting the traditions of men from which they will gain no benefits in eternity. The only conversation that proves fruitful in eternity is the one built upon the commandments of God.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) Many teach that we get to heaven by doing good works. The only "work" we must do is to believe (John 6:28-29 [28] Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? [29] Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
  See All...; 1 John 3:23And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
  See All...a). Good works follow faith (Ephesians 2:8-10 [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
  See All...; Titus 3:5-8 [5] Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; [6] Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; [7] That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. [8] This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
  See All...). If one doesn't believe first, works will be worthless (Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
  See All...).
• How can a life based upon tradition be a life of vanity? How can it be more active and yet less fruitful? What can you do to make sure that your life counts in eternity?
• What are some things that people do in the name of religion that will leave them without reward? How will some people work their whole lives only to end up in hell?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help your life count for something.
• Thank the Lord for giving you His word by which you can live.

HYMN

Little Is Much

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