In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 NIV
I remember the first time I heard this verse. Death typically isn’t associated with good things, so the thought of my faith being dead freaked me out!
I wasn’t sure what dead faith looked like, and I definitely didn’t want Jesus to think I was a failure. If reading this passage makes you feel confused, anxious, or stressed out, then you’re in the right place.
This passage might seem scary on its own, but here’s some good news: Bible verses weren’t meant to be read out of context. Instead of letting one verse send us into a tailspin, let’s read it in the context of James 2 and find out what “faith without works is dead” really means for us today.
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