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12 There is a law that makes people free. It is the law of showing kindness. Always talk and live like men who will be judged by that law.

13 When God judges, he will not be kind to a person who has not been kind. It is better to be kind than it is to judge people.

14 My brothers, perhaps a man says, `I believe.' What good is that if he does not do anything? Can just believing save him?

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12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged(A) by the law that gives freedom,(B) 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.(C) Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Faith and Deeds

14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?(D) Can such faith save them?

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