Why is faith without works dead?
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Robert Gwin
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Because one who chooses not to work, truly does not love God. James really summed it up well in Chap 2 verse 18: Nevertheless, someone will say: “You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.. . .
Those with real faith, will in fact show it by their doing the will of God like you asked in your other post.
Bob Estey
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I'm assuming you are talking about faith in God. God would have us do good things.
The Disciple John
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James 2 helps us to appreciate that one can believe, but to just believe does not demonstrate that one is fully convinced - sure 100%. It must be demonstrated.
There are many examples I can think of.
One is where someone says, like the apostles did, " Lord. I am ready to die with you." Really?
When it came down to it, they all scattered. They lacked faith.
Paul was willing to fight wild beasts.
Daniel continued routinely praying despite the severe consequences given. He demonstrated faith in God.
His three companions faced the fiery furnace, trusting in God.
Hebrews 12 is full of examples.
A father tells his son, "Jump. I got you."
Does the child really have full assurance? If he jumps, he demonstrates he does.
The demons believe God is, but they do not demonstrate by works that they have faith - full trust in God.
Faith is backed by works. Without works, one just believes, but that belief is fickle. It will crumble in a moments notice, and be blown by a breeze.
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Jim B
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Jim B
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"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
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