Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. We must do the will of God. But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.
Works have merit.
I was in prison, and ye came unto me. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. We must keep the commandments. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.