James 2:25

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In the same way, even Rahab the prostitute was considered to be right with God because of what she did for the spies. She gave them a place to stay and then sent them off safely in a different direction.

Cross References

Hebrews 11:31

By faith Rahab, the prostitute, welcomed the spies, and she wasn’t killed with those who didn’t obey God.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.

Matthew 1:5

Salmon was the father of Boaz, and Rahab was his mother. Boaz was the father of Obed, and Ruth was his mother. Obed was the father of Jesse.

James 2:22

So you see that what he believed and the action he took were working together. His action made his faith complete.

James 2:18

But someone will say, “You have faith; I take action.” If you do have faith, the only way to show it is by the action it produces. But when I take action, that will show you the faith I have.

Acts 17:7

“And Jason has welcomed them into his house. They’re all disobeying Caesar’s commands, claiming that there’s another king called Jesus.”

James 2:24

So you see that a person is considered right with God because of the action they take, not just because they believe.