We are not saved by Works?
Yes, it is true you are not saved by works, you are saved by faith that the Spirit of God lives in you. However, the Spirit that lives in you loves to do works of mercy and compassion because it is Jesus and God the Father Spirit the Holy Spirit. The only thing that hinders Jesus spirit is our flesh (our corrupt nature). When James tells us to show our faith by our works. What he is saying is if you have Jesus living in you there is going to be a natural expression of his spirit by how you carry yourself and how you help and have compassion for others. This is not based on how much you do of anything out of your flesh(corrupt nature). For example: Let's say you feed the poor and you treat people poorly while you are doing it. I hate to tell you this but it means nothing. The bible even tells us that we can have great faith but if it is not done in love it means nothing. Why you may ask? Because God is hims...