Faith and Deeds
Faith and Deeds James 2:26 Excerpt The conclusion is most clear. Faith and deeds are as essential to each other as the body and the spirit. Apart from ( chōris ) the spirit , or the “breath” ( pneumatos ) of life , the body is dead. Apart from ( chōris ) the evidence of works, faith may be deemed dead. It is not the real thing. True faith continually contributes to spiritual growth and development. Not only is a believer to stand confidently on God’s Word even in the midst of trials and temptations ( chap . 1 ), but also he must serve his brothers and sisters in Christ ( chap . 2 ). He is to accept all members of God’s family without favoritism ( vv . 1-13 ) and to aid the family with a working faith (vv. 14-26 ). To gain spiritual maturity a believer must be what God wants him to be and do what God wants him to do. More Blue, J. Ronald. “James.” ...