Basic Scripture for 17 October 2025 Prayer points and Declarations

Basic Scripture for 17 October 2025 Prayer points and Declarations

Basic Scriptures for 17th October 2025 JAMES 2:14-22 PROVERBS 14:1- 4

1. JAMES 2:14-22 (NKJV)

14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,
16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!
20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?

2. PROVERBS 14:1-4 (NKJV)

1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

FINISH READING The Devotional Daily Manna 17 October 2025 WHAT MAKES HELL TO TREMBLE!

JAMES 2:14-22 (Faith and Works)

This passage is a powerful discourse on the relationship between faith and action. James argues that genuine, living faith will inevitably produce visible works. Faith without corresponding action is dead and useless. He uses the example of Abraham to show how his faith was made complete by what he did.

Key Themes: Authentic Faith, Action, Demonstrating Belief, the Integrity of Faith and Deeds.

PROVERBS 14:1-4 (Practical Wisdom for Living)

This collection of proverbs gives practical insights into building a stable life. It contrasts the wise and the foolish, highlighting how our actions directly shape our reality—from building our homes to achieving productivity.

v1: The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
v2: Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly…
v3: A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride…
v4: Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.

Key Themes: Wisdom in Action, Building vs. Destroying, The Fear of the Lord, Productivity and Investment.

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Prayer Points

Use these points to guide your conversation with God.

1. Prayer for an Active and Living Faith:

• “Heavenly Father, deliver me from a dead faith that has no expression in works. As James 2:17 declares, help me to demonstrate my faith through my actions. Let my love for You be seen in my tangible love for others, especially those in need.”

2. Prayer to Build Your House Wisely:

• “Lord, grant me the wisdom of Proverbs 14:1. In my family, my career, and my spiritual life, show me how to build and not to tear down. Give me discernment in my words, decisions, and actions so that everything I do strengthens the ‘house’ You have given me.”

3. Prayer for the Fear of the Lord:

• “Father, instil in me a deep and reverent fear of You (Proverbs 14:2). Let this be the foundation of all my conduct, leading me to walk in integrity and turn away from every form of evil and deception.”

4. Prayer for Taming the Tongue:

• “As Proverbs 14:3 warns, guard my mouth from the rod of pride. Let my speech be gracious, wise, and life-giving. May my words build up and encourage, reflecting the wisdom that comes from above.”

5. Prayer for Productive Investment and Harvest:

• “Lord, I understand the principle of Proverbs 14:4. I pray for the courage and wisdom to make necessary investments—of time, resources, and effort—for a future harvest. Help me to embrace the ‘mess’ of productivity for the sake of a greater yield in my destiny.”

6. Prayer for a Faith that is Made Complete:

• “Just as Abraham’s faith was made complete by his willingness to offer Isaac (James 2:22), I present my ‘Isaac’ to You today. I surrender what is most precious, trusting that my obedience will complete and perfect my faith in Your sight.”

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Declarations

Speak these faith-filled declarations over your life and situation.

1. “My faith is alive and active! I demonstrate my belief in God through my compassionate actions and righteous deeds. My faith is not just in my words, but in my works.”

2. “I am a wise builder. Through the wisdom of God, I am building my home, my career, and my spiritual life on a solid foundation. I will not tear down with my own hands what God is building.”

3. “The fear of the Lord is my compass. It guides my every step and keeps me on the path of integrity. I walk uprightly because I reverence the Lord.”

4. “I declare that my tongue is a tree of life. I speak with wisdom and humility. The rod of pride has no place in my mouth. My words bring healing, peace, and edification.”

5. “I embrace godly productivity. I am not afraid of the investment and effort required for a great harvest. My ‘manger’ will be full because I am diligent and strong like the ox, yielding an abundant increase for the Kingdom.”

6. “My faith and my actions are working together. My obedience is making my faith complete and mature. Like Abraham, I am a friend of God because I believe Him and obey His voice.”

7. “Today, my life is a visible testimony of the living Christ within me. I will not merely hear the Word; I will be a doer of the Word, and in doing so, I am blessed in all my deeds.”

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Go forth today with a faith that works, a wisdom that builds, and a productivity that yields an abundant harvest. May this day, 17th October 2025, be a day where your belief is made visible through your powerful and positive actions. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

BASIC SCRIPTURES: JAMES 2:14-22 PROVERBS 14:1- 4