Verse 19.— Thou believest that there is one God. As though the one claiming to possess faith without works still insists in the correctness of his position, and in proof asserts that he believes in the existence of one God. The apostle retorts, "In this so far thou doest well," and immediately adds: "The devils also believe this, and trem­ble, yet it avails them nothing; they are not thereby saved." What can you expect from this simple declaration while you stubbornly refuse to do his will? You can show your recognition of God only by the observance of his commands.