justice and judgment," Gen. 18:19. And: "By myself have I
sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing
I will bless thee and multiply thy seed." Gen 22:16. Thus he
regarded the fast of the Ninevites, Jonah 3, and the
lamentations and tears of King Hezekiah, 4:2; 2 Kings 20. For
this cause all the faithful should follow the advice of St.
Paul: "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto
all men, especially unto them who are of the household of
faith," Gal. 6:10. For Christ says: The night cometh when no
man can work" John 9:4. But in the same article their
ascription of justification to faith alone is diametrically
opposite the truth of the Gospel by which works are not
excluded; because glory, honor and peace to every man that
worketh good," Rom. 2:10. Why? ecause David, Ps. 62:12;
Christ, Matt. 16:27; and Paul, Rom. 2:6 testify that God will
render to every one according to his works. Besides Christ
says: "Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord shall
enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will
of my Father," Matt. 7:21. 4. Hence however much one may
believe, if he work not what is good, he is not a friend of
God. "Ye are my friends," says Christ, "if ye do whatsoever I
command you," John 15:14. On this account their frequent
ascription of justification to faith is not admitted since it
pertains to grace and love. For St. Paul says: "Though I have
all faith so that I could remove mountains and have not
charity, I am nothing." 1 Cor. 13:2. Here St. Paul certifies
to the princes and the entire Church that faith alone does
not justify. Accordingly he teaches that love is the chief
virtue, Col. 3:14: "Above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness." Neither are they supported