James 2:18

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Summary

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Thou

Hebrews 11:6

And i will

General references

James 2:24

Bible References

Thou

What advantage is it, my brethren, for a man to say he has faith, if he has no beneficence? can such a faith save him?

for he that makes a difference, is self-condemn'd, if he eats against his own persuasion: for every action of that kind is sin .

and tho' I should have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and tho' I had all the faith necessary to remove mountains, and had no benevolence, it would signify nothing.

for in the christian-dispensation, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but an active benevolent faith.

now without faith it is impossible to be acceptable to him: for he that presents himself to God, cannot but believe he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who make their addresses to him.

And i will

don't you see his actions and his faith conspir'd, and that his faith had its perfect effect in his conduct?

Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.

or figs of thistles? so every good tree yields good fruit: but a corrupt tree yields bad fruit.

Sentence of death therefore shall not pass upon those christians who do not lead a vicious life.

therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.

since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.

such a charge will produce that charity, which arises from purity, from a good conscience, and a sincere belief:

In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness,

General references

you see then, that a man is accounted just for his actions, and not for his bare faith.