James 2:20 meaning and explanation

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

James 2:20, Berean Standard Bible

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James is answering an imaginary objector in his own congregation, someone who claims faith but shows no deeds. His blunt address, "O foolish man," is not contempt but a wake-up call to think clearly.

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