James 2:14

First Nations Version

What good is it, my sacred family members, if a man says “I have faith,” but has no deeds to show for it? Can that kind of “faith” set him free and make him whole?

Cross References

Luke 6:49

“The ones who hear my words but do not walk in these ways are like another man, who built his lodge on soft ground. When the flood came against it, the lodge crashed to the ground, and all that was in it was lost.”

Titus 1:16

They represent themselves as those who know the Great Spirit, but the path they walk proves they do not. They show themselves to be disgusting, rebellious, and worthless for any kind of good deed.

2 Peter 1:5

This is why you must put your whole heart into uniting trust with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

James 2:26

In the same way that a body has no life without the spirit, so faith has no life without deeds.

Hebrews 11:17

Because he trusted the Giver of Breath, Father of Many Nations (Abraham), when he was tested by the Great Spirit, offered up He Made Us Laugh (Isaac) as a ceremonial sacrifice. For Creator had promised him, “It is through He Made Us Laugh (Isaac) that your descendants will be born.” But there he was, ready to offer up his only son!

Hebrews 13:9

Do not let all kinds of strange teachings take you down a wrong path. For our hearts are made strong by the gift of Creator’s great kindness, not from following rules about what foods to eat. These kinds of rules have not helped those who have followed after them.

Galatians 5:6

So then, in Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, whether or not you participate in the cutting of the flesh ceremony does not matter. What matters is walking out our faith on the road of love.

James 2:18

But someone will say, “Faith is what is needed,” while another says, “Good deeds are what is needed.” I say that both are needed. You show me your faith without good deeds, and I will show you my faith by the good deeds I have done.

Acts 8:21

This message has found no home in you, for your heart is not straight before the Great Spirit.

Matthew 5:20

“I will say this to you, unless you have a better reputation than the scroll keepers and the Separated Ones (Pharisees), you will not find the path that leads to the Land of Creator’s good road from above.” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then began to help the people see how the full meaning and purpose of the Law and the Prophets applied to them.

Titus 3:8

You can be sure that the things I have told you are true and good and helpful for everyone. I want you to speak boldly about these things, so that those who trust in Creator will give themselves to doing good things for others.

1 Timothy 1:5

My aim in telling you these things is that you would walk the path of love with a pure heart, being true to what you trust in and honest to who you are deep inside.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We remember how your trust became a labor of love and how hope kept you hand in hand with our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, as you walked under the shadow of the Great Spirit, who is our Father from above.

Galatians 5:13

But you, my sacred family members, have been called to walk in freedom. Do not use this freedom to walk in weak and broken human ways. Instead, walk in love and serve each other.

1 Corinthians 15:2

This good story will set you free and make you whole as long as you hold on tightly to the truth of it. If not, then your faith would have no meaning.

Acts 15:9

The Great Spirit made no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts when they trusted in him.

James 2:16

and you say, “Go in peace, stay warm, and eat well,” but fail to give what is needed, what good have you done?

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical discipline is good for the life we now live, but spiritual discipline is good in every way, since it holds promise not only for this life but also for the life of the world to come.

Acts 8:13

Even Man Who Hears (Simon) believed and participated in the ceremony. After the ceremony he stayed close to Lover of Horses (Philip), for he was amazed at the powerful signs and miracles he saw.

1 Corinthians 16:22

Let all who fail to love our Honored Chief be cut off from the Chosen One! Come, O Honored Chief, Come! (Maranatha!)

Romans 2:25

The cutting of the flesh ceremony has honor if you follow the instructions of our tribal law. But if you fail to follow the law, your cutting of the flesh ceremony is worthless.

Luke 3:11

He answered, “If you have two blankets, give one to someone who has none, and the one with food should share it.”

James 1:16

Do not be misled, my sacred family members.