The Epistle of James contains a lasting message for the entire Church and for each individual believer. James challenges his readers to live a life pleasing to God. The message of James 2 is vital for Christians to take root in their lives. Two controversial topics are addressed in James 2. James 2 addresses how to live out your faith by taking action. The previous chapter addresses a phrase in James 1:22, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,” which is related to James ch. 2:14-26. Being a doer of the word and not just a hearer is simply the only adequate response to the word of God. One could not be a doer of the word if he did not fulfill the royal law of love (James 2:1-13) or if his faith does not include works (James 2:14-26) (Hodges 59) . James Ch. 2:1-26 refers to James as a whole addressing sin, judgment, and focusing on living out one's faith. The commonly accepted author of the Book of James is James the Just, the brother of the Lord. James practiced strict adherence to Jewish tradition although he did not require it of others. James was called the “Just One” for his extraordinary equality and wisdom. James was also known as “Camel Knees” because of the calluses on his knees from long hours of prayer. The author's authoritative style fits the portrait of James described in Acts (Acts 15:13-21; 21:18). The high moral standards conveyed in this epistle appear to reflect the character of James the Just as described by second-century writers (Hodges 7-9). In James 1:1, the author defines his intended audience as the “twelve scattered tribes.” ”. This leads many to believe that the audience of the letter of James was certainly… middle of paper… final future. James 2 brought a great message to Jewish Christians outside Palestine, as well as Christians Today. The word of God is extremely powerful and can affect many generations. James' powerful teaching on faith and the prohibition of partiality is a crucial lesson for all to learn. It is vital that Christians bear fruit in all they do by giving glory to the Lord. James 2 shows Christians the need to constantly seek God and act on their faith. Works CitedESV Study Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008. Print.Hodges, Zane Clark., Arthur L. Farstad, and Robert N. Wilkin. The Epistle of James: Character Tested Through Trial: One Verse for Verse Commentary. Irving, TX: Grace Evangelical Society, 1994. Print.Moo, Douglas J. The Letter of James. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2000. Print.