When a man Appears
In the book of James we read,
“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?” James 2:14-20
I know the Talmud is not a Christian book. But it is Jewish and Christianity is based on Jewish thought. Thus the Talmud has many things within it that apply to Christians.
In the above scripture, James tells believers in Christ that our faith should be shown in our works. And I believe while it is by faith in Christ Jesus, faith in God that we get to heaven. I also believe we will be accountable for our works in this life.
The Talmud put it this way,
"When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, "Have you believed in God?" Or "Have you prayed and observed the ritual?
"He is asked: "have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?" The Talmud.
So the question becomes. If you are a true believer in Christ Jesus do you deal honourably with your fellow man? Or is your faith as James puts it “useless”?
What will God say to you when you stand before Him?
Please think about it.
