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Originally Posted by Evangelical
A better question to ask is "does it contain spiritual value?". To that I say yes, so it is inspired.
Inspiration is not really about truth or error but spiritual value.
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I would disagree. Direct teaching in the Bible must be explained and reconciled with the rest of the Bible.
James is reconcilable with Paul. If you see that he was saying that a person with real faith will also have evidence in his living of that faith (aka works) then there is not a problem. The works don't save you. Faith saves you. But if you are truly saved you will have works. Just like if you are truly healed from a broken leg you will walk.
This is the generally accepted explanation of James's word on justification.