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lesson 5 Deeds Rather
Than Mere Words
James
2:14-26 I.
A mistaken mindset: Words of faith unaccompanied by deeds are
sufficient - James 2:14-20 A. A man says that he has faith, but he doesn’t show it by his life (deeds) - James 2:14-17 B. He says to someone that is without sufficient clothing, “Go, I wish you well…”, but he does nothing about that person’s physical needs - James 2:16 C. He believes only with his mind, like the demons - James 2:19 D. He is a fool because faith not accompanied by works is useless! - James 2:20 II. A correct mindset: Mental faith must be accompanied by deeds - James 2:21-26 A. One’s faith is known through one’s deeds - James 2:18 B. Even with Abraham his faith was demonstrated by his actions - James 2:21-23 C. Also in the case of Rahab: She was considered righteous because of her deeds (That showed her faith) - James 2:25 D. Faith not accompanied by deeds is dead - James 2:26 III. Conclusion - It is a great error to believe that faith is only something that resides in the mind. True faith must express itself through one’s deeds - Eph. 2:8-10 Memory Verse - James 2:17 |