Faith And Deeds

The proof of faith is deeds. It is vital that there be a connection of faith and deeds. Deeds are also stated as works or actions in other versions. Consider James 2:26 (NIV) - "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." When you separate faith and deeds - there is death. You cannot just say, "I believe" and then remain idle. True faith always leads to action. Your faith is validated by your deeds, not your words. Anyone can say they have faith, but the person that really has faith will demonstrate, manifest, and prove that faith with corresponding actions. This passage of Scripture in James 2 mentions two personalities from the Old Testament, Abraham and Rahab. Both of them combined their faith and their deeds to complete their declarations of belief. Abraham believed and showed it by offering his son Isaac. Rahab's faith deeds were expressed in hiding and sheltering the spies that were sent to Jericho. We, too, are to complete our faith, not just by saying but also by doing. Faith + Deeds = Life!