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DEVOTIONAL EXPLANATION OF JAMES 2

James 2:24 says "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified..."
which could imply "Ye see then in what sense a man is justified by works."
A man is justified by works IN THE EYES OF OTHER MEN.

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of
God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be

justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin."

Romans 4:2 "For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof
to glory; but not before God."

1 Samuel 16:7b "...for the LORD seeth not as
man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD

looketh on the heart."

Men can't "see" into hearts like God can, so men naturally judge other men
by their actions. Look at the fuller context in James 2.

James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works:
shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by
my works."

GOD doesn't need "works" to detect a man's faith. Look what Peter said
about the men in Acts 10 who believed the gospel: Acts 15:8a "And God,
which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy
Ghost..."

REFUTING WORKS TO "KEEP" SALVATION