22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, DECEIVING yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of LIBERTY and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one WILL BE BLESSED in what he does.26 If anyone among youthinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religionis useless.
James 1:22-26
Q & A：
- How can we understand the teaching of Paul and James on the relationship between faith and works? What are the two ditches? (James 2:14, 17-18; Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:21)
- What is the difference between dead faith and saving faith? (James 2:19-22; Romans 4:1-3,6; Ephesians 2:8-9)
- What is the parallel between Abraham, Rahab, and our own lives when it comes to presenting sacrifices as an act of saving faith? (Hebrews 11:17-19; James 2:21.25-26; Romans 12:2)
- How is our faith perfected? Explain and give some practical examples. (James 2:15-16, 22-24; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 6:9-11; John 13:35)