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Romans 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
Salvation, confessing Jesus is Lord and Savior and He was raised from the dead, is obtained by faith. James 2:17 lets us know that faith without action is dead. Since salvation is obtained by faith, our actions have to align with our faith.
Question: What are the works regarding salvation?
Answer: A lifestyle that pleases the Lord.
We can’t live a sinful lifestyle knowing it goes against the word of God and honestly claim we’re saved. Our sinful actions make our faith in believing Jesus is Lord and Savior dead.
I’m not referring to the occasional missing of the mark sin. I’m referring to the person who has committed themselves to a certain lifestyle (fornication, adultery, cheating, homosexuality, etc) knowing it goes against God’s word and say they’re saved.
If there is someone out there is not living a lifestyle that’s pleasing to the Lord revive your faith by, renew your mind, change your ways, and allow your actions to please the Lord.
Graced To Do God's Will 