But that's not what the Bible says. Firstly James is an epistle to the jews, and is also talking about justification BEFORE men.
The only evidence in Heaven that God looks upon is "do you believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God". The only evidence that God cares about is the belief in your heart, and whether that is real or not.
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.
Men have got to stop looking to themselves for assurance. If they look inside and see that they do trust Jesus Christ, let them depart from iniquity because of their love for Jesus, and because they have been saved (not being saved - it ain't no process).
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