It is not worthy of the name, because it is merely theoretical, leaving the heart cold and unconverted. The Epistle of James is not primarily focusing on the Pauline theme of how a person becomes saved by faith in Christ, but on practical Christianity and the sanctified life. Abraham's work testified to the character of his faith. He only denies the separation of faith from its corresponding works. If faith embraces Christ, it is living and active in works of love and mercy.
Faith is purely instrumental, never meritorious.
For them there was no separation between faith and works, because faith expressed itself through love. His judgment, therefore, distinguishes between faith and unbelief, between a genuine faith and a dead faith. He will bring all hidden motives to light. This is the ultimate assurance of salvation. God's assurance to us is more secure than the feelings of our own hearts.