James 2:17-18
“Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
The letter of James is a practical exhortation to early Jewish Christians scattered outside of Palestine, likely written in the mid-1st century. James, possibly Jesus' brother, emphasizes that genuine faith is active and results in visible actions, addressing social issues and ethical living.
What does it mean for your faith to be 'alive' in your daily life?