11. The one who said, Don’t commit adultery, also said, Don’t commit murder. So if you don’t commit adultery but do commit murder, you are a lawbreaker.
12. In every way, then, speak and act as people who will be judged by the law of freedom.
13. There will be no mercy in judgment for anyone who hasn’t shown mercy. Mercy overrules judgment.
14. My brothers and sisters, what good is it if people say they have faith but do nothing to show it? Claiming to have faith can’t save anyone, can it?
15. Imagine a brother or sister who is naked and never has enough food to eat.
16. What if one of you said, "Go in peace! Stay warm! Have a nice meal!"? What good is it if you don’t actually give them what their body needs?
17. In the same way, faith is dead when it doesn’t result in faithful activity.
18. Someone might claim, "You have faith and I have action." But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action.