James 2:24 — "Justified by Works"

Christian Science interprets James 2:24 to mean that works demonstrate and prove spiritual consciousness or awakening. In Christian Science terms, 'faith' is not belief in a personal Savior but awakening to divine Truth. Works flow from and evidence this awakening. 'Dead faith' is mere intellectual or doctrinal assent without practical demonstration of Truth. Christian Scientists understand that spiritual understanding (faith) naturally produces evidences of healing and transformation (works). The passage supports the Christian Science emphasis on practical demonstration of spiritual law rather than doctrinal orthodoxy.