Faith is shown not by words, but by deeds. Jesus said, "Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things that I say?" (Luke 6:46)
Men may talk very eloquently about Christ and the Christian life, they may discourse beautifully concerning the meaning of Scripture, and make a fine show of doing Christian work; but if obedience is lacking where they know there is a plain injunction of the Lord, they are worse sinners than those who make no profession of serving Christ. For their apparent piety is but a false light to delude others and lead them into the same disobedience.
Many who have prophesied in Christ's name, and in His name cast out devils and done many wonderful works, will find themselves at the last day among the workers of iniquity, to whom Christ says, "Depart ... I know you not." (Luke 13:27)
Abraham believe God, and he obeyed Him; and the children of Abraham are known today by the same sign.--Present Truth, July 18, 1895--Timeline: IV-15 (Sermon on the Mount)--Luke 6:46.