Jas.2.17

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

Jas.2.17

Isn't it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?

Jas.2.17

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

Jas.2.17

So you see, it isn't enough just to have faith. Faith that doesn't show itself by good deeds is no faith at all--it is dead and useless.