I don't see any contradiction. A faith void of works is a dead faith. "Show me your faith" says +James. We will be judged on what we have done with our faith. Multiply the talents/blessings. Show mercy and forgiveness if you are going to ask God for mercy and forgiveness.
It's like winning a lottery. You can do a lot of good with it, or you can squander it. Share your blessings so that others may also be blessed. God makes it clear that He expects us to do more than just bleieve.
Righteousness is attained by faith, through good works, driven by a Christ-like heart.
We really have radically different views of justification. I don't think you can do anything to buy our justification.
I do appreciate your direct response to this issue. As I believe you know, Protestants and Baptists believe works reflect the indwelling Holy Spirit working in the regenerate believer, so we view works as a product of salvation not the cause of it.