Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee by my works my faith.

But was not Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road?

Who is a wise man and intelligent among you, let him shew in a becoming conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.