Why is it important for Christians to have good works?

For Christians, good works are not the basis of justification before God; rather, they are the outworking of a faith that is alive and genuine. James argues that works are the evidence of faith. True faith, which is granted by God, will manifest itself through a transformed life resulting in good works. This aligns with Ephesians 2:10, which states believers are created in Christ Jesus for good works. Thus, while we are justified by faith, it is through our actions that we show the reality of that faith to others, fulfilling our role as witnesses of God's grace.