Faith without works is dead because works are a manifestation of faith and love. Not as duty or for salvation. For we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. The law is like a lion that paces and lays in wait to devour anyone in its path and is never satisfied as it will surely always grow hungry again. Until Jesus that is. He fulfilled the law. Meaning His perfect sacrifice satisfies the laws appetite. The law has no more power. Do we ignore the law? Certainly not for it is our desire to be obedient so we abide out of love. However, the law is perfect and we are not so we need Jesus to fulfill the law for us. Paul makes this clear. Romans chapter 7, Galatians Chapters 3 & 4. Jesus intercedes on our behalf at judgement. The Father will see Jesus in us not our sin. Jesus is our savior. It is his sacrifice and our faith in its power that saves us. Stop feeling guilt. Stop feeling unworthy for Jesus has saved us. We are sealed in the Holy Spirit and cannot be removed from His grasp. God bless and share the good news of salvation through faith in Christ.