The Epistle of James (named after its author, like the other epistles) is addressed to Jewish believers scattered abroad, as James 1:1 shows. Besides the authorship of this epistle and its apostolic references, the main reason for controversy regarding its canonicity is the fact that James addresses works and their relationship to faith. With Paul's teachings focused on salvation by grace alone and without works, James here tries to place a lot of emphasis on "works." Douglas cites Martin Luther of the Reformation, calling it an "epistle of straw" because, according to him, it opposed Paul's theology of the "justification of faith." Although some scholars discuss the contrast between Paul's views on justification and those of James, here in this article we will discuss and dissect both views and see if they contradict or complement each other. other Jewish believers on practical life in this epistle. James calls his readers not only to hear the word, but also to do it (1:22). He gives different types of warnings about how our speech should be. How we should not boast (3:5, 14), curse (3:9), slander (4:11), grumble (5:9), etc. but his greatest concern was the way the discourse is divided between his “claims and reality”2. In other words, James is concerned that the same language that curses people is also used to praise God (3:9). According to him, a soul that produces both sweet and bitter water produces bad fruit (3:10-12). Consequently, Jacques is burdened by the unhealthy division between word and action. This burden is clearly visible in the chapter...... middle of paper ...... Commentary. Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1985. Dowd, Sharyn E. The Faith That Works: James 2:14-26. Review and Exhibitor 97, no. 2:195-205. ATLASerials, Religion Collection, EBSCOhost, 2000. Thielman, Frank. New Testament theology: a canonical and synthetic approach. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2005. Ginzberg, Louis. Legends of the Jews - Vol. I: From Creation to Jacob. New York, Cosimo, Inc. 1909. Maxwell, David R. Justified by works and not by faith alone: ​​reconciling Paul and James. Concordia Journal 33, no. 4:375-378. ATLASerials, Religion Collection, EBSCOhost. 2007. Walvoord, John F. and Roy B. Zuck. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, Ill: Victor Books, 1983. Davids, Peter H. Theological Perspectives on the Epistle of James. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. JETS 23:2, 1980.