Is there real, unmistakable evidence of saving faith in your life? In this bold 12-part series, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through the epistle of James to reveal what true, mature faith looks like in the life of the believer. Each message confronts the counterfeit comforts of empty religion and calls Christians to live by the inerrant Word of God—marked by repentance, perseverance, prayer, obedience, and holy living. From trials to temptations, from the use of our tongues to the posture of our hearts in prayer, James challenges us to examine whether our lives reflect the Gospel we claim. This is a call to authentic faith—proven, tested, and glorifying to Christ.

The fifth evidence of genuine faith is a life willing to be examined by God. In this foundational message from James 2, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts counterfeit Christianity that claims belief without repentance or transformation. Saving faith is never mere words or religious tradition—it produces obedience, sacrifice, and visible fruit. Dr. Youssef warns that faith without works is dead, no better than the belief of demons who know the Truth but refuse submission. True believers welcome God’s searching light, allowing the Holy Spirit to expose complacency and produce holy action. This call to regular self-examination guards us from deception and proves our faith is alive, surrendered to Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord.