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NASB | James 2:17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:17 So too, faith, if it does not have works [to back it up], is by itself dead [inoperative and ineffective]. |
Bible Question: My husband was raised Roman Catholic, although he is not practicing the faith actively, he results back to it in times of trial with his rosary. Without trying to insult him, I am trying to find the right words or explanations of what is wrong in the way they practice their religon. That is why he still feels so empty inside. Can someone help me? |
Bible Answer: Dear Catrose, As a recovering Catholic myself, I completely understand your husband's desire to return to his Catholic roots in times of trial. However, even praying the rosary is heretical, as the majority of the rosary is prayed to Mary. We are to pray to God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit only, and Mary is not an intercessor nor a mediator according to Scripture (1 Tim. 2:5). Have your husband examine the Scriptures, or email me. It's taken me years to get over the teachings of the Catholic Church (I still have the instinct to genuflect and cross myself when I walk into a church!). God bless you, Gladys |