James 2:14-26 faith w/o works is dead. what are the works that prove faith?

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James 2:14. Faith w/o works is dead ?
What type of works prove we have faith?
Can they be “faked” fake fake fake?
I fooled you
 
Faith is belief in truths revealed.

Works would be those of mercy and doing God’s will to the best of our knowledge.
 
Given the way that the question is asked (specifically the “I fooled you” part), and given the OP’s account age, I really doubt the sincerity of this question.

However, since the core question is probably one others have, there are some passages in Scripture that give deeper insight into these works such as Galatians 5:6, Matthew 25:31-46, and 1 Corinthians 13. Basically, works of love are a huge factor, and James’ own examples of loving God and loving others seems to confirm that. Of course, this can be expanded to the sacraments, such as baptism.
 
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So do I, but we are to respond with good.
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For the most part, I just mentioned that to make sure everyone knew I was aware that the OP’s behavior is fishy, even as I found value in responding.
 
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mickiemouse said:
James 2:14. Faith w/o works is dead ?
What type of works prove we have faith?
Can they be “faked” fake fake fake?
I fooled you
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It’s actually love that produces works, the right kind of works for the right reason. These kind of works are referred to in Eph 2:10 and described in Matt 25:31-46. Faith should lead to this love, but doesn’t necessarily.
 
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