Of Abraham it is written, that what he knew, he did. That his faith
wrought with his works. And by his works his faith was made
perfect. That when he gained faith in God, he went and acted on his
faith. When God called him he went out, not knowing whither he
went.
His faith is only shown by his works. Because he believed in God he
went and did things which he would not have done if he had not
believed in God. Of him it is written, that he obeyed the voice of
the Lord, and kept his charge, his commandments, his statutes, and
his laws.
In a word, he had not merely found out that there was one God, but
that that one God was a good God, a God whom he must obey, and obey
by being a good man. Therefore his faith was counted to him for
righteousness, because it was righteousness, and made him do
righteous deeds.
He believed that God was helping him; therefore he had no need to
oppress or overreach any man. He believed that God's eye was on
him; therefore he dared not oppress or overreach any man.
His faith in God made him brave. He went forth he knew not whither;
but he had put his trust in God, and he did not fear.
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