How do James and Paul harmonize on justification?

James and Paul address justification from different perspectives but do not contradict one another. Paul speaks of justification before God, asserting that it happens through faith apart from the works of the law (Romans 3:28). Conversely, James discusses justification before men, which is accompanied by works as visible evidence of faith. Acknowledging both perspectives helps us understand that while we are justified in God's sight entirely by faith, our lives should reflect this faith through our actions as evidence to others. Both perspectives highlight the grace of God in our salvation.