James is a radical message of authenticity and humility.  His message to followers of Christ is simple:  Real faith works. Real faith works when life doesn’t and times are tough. Real faith produces genuine works. Real faith keeps us impartial, helps us control our tongue and the list goes on. If we say we are Christians, James says then this is how we show it. Authentic faith produces authentic works. If you follow His prescription you will demonstrate a real faith in a real world, in real time that really works.