deliverance from death, and the offer of eternal Life...seems to be good news to a people who are all condemned to death. it seems as if some would think " if i have to stop sinning...it is not good news anymore" faith always expresses actions. the woman who comes in crying is acting in Her faith and the sorrow of repentance. even the thief on the cross, He exhibits His faith in the actions he is able to. when the other thief is condemning and insulting Jesus, He interceeds and openly acknowledges Jesus as He is dying beside Him.
Faith is not to be confused with a though that never leads to action. faith is abraham believing Gods promise, and obeying what He said would bring the blessing. its Noah believing God when He told Him about the flood, and obeying the directions God gave Him building the ark, believing it would save im because God told Him it would. to have faith we have to believe the One our Faith is in, rather than explaining as many do ( not you) that faith means we need to not believe His words and Just believe He died and rose.
faith always comes out in what we do. if we believe Jesus, we understand He is plenty and sufficient, and He who is the One we are to believe in Has carefully explained salvation to us. and provided His intercession for us, His continuing advocacy when we fall short. God is incredibly Good, ! God bless you biig