James 2:18

God's Word

Another person might say, “You have faith, but I do good things.” Show me your faith apart from the good things you do. I will show you my faith by the good things I do.

Cross References

Romans 14:23

But if a person has doubts and still eats, he is condemned because he didn’t act in faith. Anything that is not done in faith is sin.

Romans 3:28

We conclude that a person has God’s approval by faith, not by his own efforts.

Romans 4:6

David says the same thing about those who are blessed: God approves of people without their earning it. David said,

Romans 8:1

So those who are believers in Christ Jesus can no longer be condemned.

Romans 9:19

You may ask me, “Why does God still find fault with anyone? Who can resist whatever God wants to do?”

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. But if I don’t have love, I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Galatians 5:6

As far as our relationship to Christ Jesus is concerned, it doesn’t matter whether we are circumcised or not. But what matters is a faith that expresses itself through love.

1 Timothy 1:5

My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

Titus 2:7

Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity.

Hebrews 11:31

Faith led the prostitute Rahab to welcome the spies as friends. She was not killed with those who refused to obey God.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:6

No one can please God without faith. Whoever goes to God must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

James 2:14

My brothers and sisters, what good does it do if someone claims to have faith but doesn’t do any good things? Can this kind of faith save him?

James 3:13

Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.