James 1:27 · KJV

"Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁵But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

²⁶If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

²⁷Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

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Devotional Reflection

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James emphasized the significance of our "conversation" to us yesterday. He reminded us of our trek today. True religion is more than just words. As Christ did, we must also love and live. "Christ living" is all about caring for widows, orphans, and those who are disregarded while maintaining our holiness before God.

Prayer

Give me sight to recognize those who need Your blessing, loving God. Please direct me to the people who feel disregarded and forgotten in our church, community, place of employment, or educational institution. Help me to include them and not just see them, so that they may feel Your love for them. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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