And James is speaking of someone’s life as a Christian, yes they should show they are a Christian by their actions, but it is not required for salvation.
I’d also point out that Paul says the same in Romans as well.
I want to reiterate, I did nor do I intend to distort what you’ve written, EVER.
“And James is speaking of someone’s life as a Christian, yes they should show they are a Christian by their actions, but it is not required for salvation.”
The verse says: “ You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.” JUSTIFIED BY WORKS N-O-T by faith alone.