There is a definition in education circles now that says the purpose of "learning" involves changing your life for the better. In this line of reasoning, if you are learning then you are changing your life. If there is no life change going on then there is no learning going on.
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James is saying the same thing in chapters 1-2. Faith without works is not really faith at all because works are the natural consequence of faith. If there are no works there is no real faith. The Reformation Study Bible 
has a great essay on Faith vs. Works that delves deeper into the idea of superficial (intellectual) faith vs. real faith, if you want to go check that out.
has a great essay on Faith vs. Works that delves deeper into the idea of superficial (intellectual) faith vs. real faith, if you want to go check that out..
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Patrick Parker, is a Christian, husband, father, judo and aikido teacher, Program Director for a Cardiac Rehab, and a Ph.D. Contact: mokurendojo@gmail.com or phone 601.248.7282
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