To whom it may concern:
There seem to be a big problem defining "works". When somebody uses scripture talking about "works " of the spirit in us, they are misrepresented by some as"works" of the law, or "works" of the flesh ,or some kind of "work" of self righteousness. Is this purposely done? I don't know.Maybe just ignorance? Or could it be spiritual wickedness in High places sowing discord and confusion? "For wheresoever the dead body is there will the scavengers gather". "But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom desendeth not from above ,but is earthly, sensual,devilish. For where envy and strife are,there is confusion and every evil work." " But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves".But will thou know O vain man,that faith without works is dead? Was not our father Abraham justified by works when he OFFERED up Issac his son upon the alter? See how Faith wrought WITH HIS WORKS , and by WORKS was his Faith made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled, Abraham believed God ,and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called a friend of God. Ye see then that by "works" a man is justified and not by faith only.
