We learn in James that faith without good works is dead. However, what does that mean? Do our works justify us? The answer is no because we are justified by faith and not by works. Romans 3:20 says, “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.”. If the law teaches us what sin is yet we are all fallen from God’s grace then we should know that the death of Christ saves us from hell through faith in Him. Grace is the unmerited favor of God. Romans 3:24 says, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”. Praise Jesus that our works which are as filthy rags don’t justify us only faith in Jesus Christ saves us. Amen