Faith and Works Two Sides of the Same Coin

We can have faith without deeds that are not faith at all and we can have deeds without faith that are useless.

James 2:18 "

But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”

If we are walking with Christ Faith comes first and then deeds will follow. Christ will always work in us to do what glorifies Him.

Those who have only deeds are promoting themselves, those who have both faith and deeds will glorify God.

Matthew 5:15-16 "…15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Remember we can "say" anything we like, but it is not the evidence of what is true. The evidence of what is true is in the actions and attitudes displayed when no one is looking.