14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
James 2:14-16
The Apostle’s main point in verses 14-16 is this—saving faith will result in works. One cannot claim to be a Christian and forsake the commands of Jesus at the same time. It does not profit anyone to profess Christ and yet refuse to help meet basic human needs.
Christians are saved by grace, through faith, through Christ the Savior. (Ephesians 2:8-9) But true redemption will be followed by tangible works and ministry. Works don’t cause salvation. Rather, works are the result of salvation.
Tony French
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