Faith, Coupled with Works, Leads to Salvation

I am reading in the Book of Mormon and the New Testament in English and Spanish. Today while reading 1 John 5, the following thoughts came to mind.

Works: "This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments" (1 John 5:3). It is stated this way in John 14:15: "If ye love me, keep my commandments."

Faith: "He that hath [faith in] the Son hath life" (1 John 5:3, 12). In John 3:36 it is stated more clearly: "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life."

Much of the Christian world has separated faith and works--saying works have little or nothing to do with salvation. I cannot comprehend how they can overlook scripture after scripture that clearly connects salvation to faith and to our actions. Thus, both faith and the works of righteousness--obedience to the commandments--are required for salvation. It is troubling how the adversary can convince so many to ascribe salvation as a function of faith alone. Indeed, living, vital faith is an impelling force that causes the true believer to love the Father and the Son and to demonstrate that love through obedience.