Branhamism affirms James 2:24 that justification involves works, understanding this as the manifestation of true faith through obedience and holy living. For Branham, a person claiming to have faith in Jesus while living in disobedience and moral compromise is not truly justified. Faith must produce fruits of righteousness and adherence to God's Word.

Branham's ethical emphasis on separation from worldly practices, modesty, and obedience to biblical standards reflects this understanding that salvation is not a mere intellectual or emotional assent, but a transformation that must be demonstrated through changed behavior and commitment to God's law. The 'works' are not the meritorious cause of justification, but they are the necessary evidence and verification that one has truly believed. This emphasis connects to Branham's broader restorationist vision of recovering apostolic faith, which includes not just correct doctrine but right living.