Paul is talking about boasting about works, he is talking about people( mainly of the religious jewish leaders ) who preaches ritual works as the way to salvation.
James is saying that if any one really has any faith it will be shown in their works.
Many people boasts about their works and the ones who are opposed to works boasts about their faith and i think they are both liars.
All true. Thanks!
Especially since God wants our works to be the consequence of a regenerated life in Christ that comes from faith in the Gospel truth.
Anyone who puts the cart before (or adjacent to) the horse is bewitched by a false “religion.” That is a point that needs to be constantly made for anyone who is fooled by such a religion.
A man named Luther actually said the same thing .