Scriptural Confirmations #70
70. 2. Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only. The state of him who is a hearer only is described (James 1:22-25).
Of faith without works, what it is, from James. See Faith.
Whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet fall away in one matter, is made guilty of all (James 2:10-11).
What the works done by the Scribes and Pharisees are, and yet they impose them upon men to do them (Matthew 23:2-7).
Everyone who doeth evil deeds hateth the light, lest his deeds should be reproved (John 3:19-21).
They that have done good shall come forth unto the resurrection of life; they who have done evil unto the resurrection of judgment (John 5:29).
Matthew 23:2-7
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saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses' seat.
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All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don't do their works; for they say, and don't do.
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For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
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But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,
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and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
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the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi, Rabbi' by men.
