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...no , it is not . You are adding to the Christian teaching that we are saved by grace through faith ; faith alone , not faith plus repentance .
Be careful teaching that false doctrine. You will have to answer to it one day. Faith is ALWAYS used as a verb in the scripture. Verb = action. Faith is not simply belief. It is also repentance and baptism. Peter taught that in the very first gospel sermon in Acts 2:38. He told the crowd what they had done to Christ and how they are sinners. They asked "what must we do to be saved?!!?" I'm sure you know Peter's response (or you should). It was not simply belief or faith. James teaches about this false doctrine of yours as well.
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New International Version James 2:19
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder.
What separates our belief from the demons belief? ACTION. James teaches that and the scriptures validate it. This message (repent and be baptized) began with John the Baptist. It was echoed by Jesus (Matt. 28), and the apostles later taught the same message (as shown in Acts). Repentance and baptism are coupled with salvation everywhere in the New Testament. To ignore it is ignoring the very foundation that was established. So again be careful with false doctrine.
Do you have to give to the poor to be saved? Nope. Do you have to be a good person? Nope. Do you have to feed the hungry? again, no. Hopefully as a Christian you will, but it is not required for salvation. Faith is not deeds, faith is action through confession, repentance, and baptism. Don't confuse the two.