James 2:15-24

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on James 2:15-24

15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
16If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
17So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
18But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
19You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that — and shudder.
20O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
22You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
23And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
24As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
— James 2:15-24

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