Faith is not enough

Scripture

Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:17 NKJV)

So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (James 2:17 MEV)

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. (James 2:17 NASB)

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (James 2:17 NIV)

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:17 ESV)

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. (James 2:17 NLT)

Observation

1. Faith cannot be alone.  It is inadequate by itself.

2. My beliefs must produce action.

What I do reveals what I believe more than what I say.

3. Faith without action is dead.

It does not produce anything,

Application

I have to act in faith.  Faith is not inaction but acting based upon a promise of God.  I believe in God's character to keep his promise and I act on that belief.  It is not ask then wait and see but it is ask and then act.

Prayer

Father, build my faith.  May  I act upon your promises because I believe in your character.