S – For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. 

James 2:26 CSB

O – Commentary:

The conclusion is most clear. Faith and deeds are as essential to each other as the body and the spirit. Apart from (chōris) the spirit, or the “breath” (pneumatos) of life, the body is dead. Apart from (chōris) the evidence of works, faith may be deemed dead. It is not the real thing. True faith continually contributes to spiritual growth and development

 J. Ronald Blue, “James,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 827.

A – The relationship between faith and works is just as vital as the body and the spirit.  Our faith in God is evident in the works we do for others because that is one of the foundational avenues for us to express it.  If we love God and it doesn’t result in others experiencing it, it is a misguided love.  The Bible tells us to examine the “fruit” or results of a person.

R – Heavenly Father, your are Holy.  Empower our faith to grow closer to you and our works to display genuinely demonstrate “good fruit.”  We don’t want to do this to be right.  We want our love for you shared in the lives of others.