If you study the book of James carefully, you will see there there are three types of faith being discussed:
- Dead faith -- This is the faith that one has intellectually, but it does not move him, or cause him to act on it. It is strictly intellectual, like math knowledge.
- Demonic faith -- this faith is not only intellectual, like the above, but also affects the emotions. Unfortunately, this type of faith also does not cause the believer to act on his faith. Even the demons believe--and tremble.
- Saving faith -- this faith is not only known intellectually and emotionally, but also affects the will. The person with this faith believes with all his soul and mind, and it causes him to act on that faith--to produce good works.
One can believe all he wants, but if it does not push you into performing good acts, to love your neighbor as yourself, then that faith is dead or demonic. It does no good.
Everyone is known by their fruits (works).
One can believe all he wants, but if it does not push you into performing good acts, to love your neighbor as yourself, then that faith is dead or demonic. It does no good. Everyone is known by their fruits (works).Yes, let's test those words. Are the Jews, at least, the least of Jesus' brethren ?