"RELIGION VS. ACTIVE RELIGION"
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26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Thursday – Read James 1:26-27
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Make three observations in these verses.
talking about all people
religious, and religion are used 3 times
True religion = controlling my tongue
What is one specific way that you can apply these verses to your life today?
True Religion is demonstrated by my life style.
What is my life saying to my wife and kids?
Friday – Read James 1:26-27
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Make three new observations in these verses.
True Religion affects my speech
If my speech does not change then it is a false profession
It uses the word “deceives” which means trick
Are there any commands in these verses? (if so write them down)
No
What is one specific way that you can apply these verses to your life today?
What kind of speech am I having with my family?
Choose today to only use words that build my wife up -
Monday – Read James 1:26-27
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Make three new observations in these verses. Write down the nouns and verbs in verse 26.
True Religion = outward focus
True Religion is not consumed with myself
True Religion is counter cultural
Nouns - Tongue, Heart, and Religion
Verbs - If, thinks, be, bridle, and deceives
Cross reference verse 26. Write out verse 26 in your own words – (remember use the cross references to help you)
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Chapter 1
26 seem. Pr. 14:12; 16:25. Lu. 8:18. 1 Co. 3:18. Ga. 2:6, 9; 6:3. bridleth. ver. 19; ch. 3:2–6. Ps. 32:9; 34:13; 39:1, 2; 141:3. Pr. 10:19, 31; 13:2, 3; 15:2; 16:10; 19:1; 21:26. Ep. 4:29; 5:4. Col. 4:6. 1 Pe. 3:10. but. See on ver. 22. De. 11:16. Is. 44:20. Ga. 6:3. this. ch. 2:20. Is. 1:13. Mal. 3:14. Mat. 15:9. Mar. 7:7. 1 Co. 15:2, 15. Ga. 3:4.
I claim to be a follower of Jesus Christ, but my speech is always out of control. When I refuse to control my words I am tricking myself into thinking that I am a believer.
What is one specific way that you can apply these verses to your life today?
Take control of my speech. (work on it with just Titus today)
Tuesday – Read James 1:26-27
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Make three new observations in these verses. Write down the nouns and verbs in verse 27.
Pure and undefiled refers to the bare truth of your religion
Religion is focused on others, and living out a transformed life
How am I focused on others?
Nouns - Religion, God, Father, widows, distress, and world
Verbs - is, visit, and keep
Cross reference verse 27. Write out verse 27 in your own words. (remember use your cross reference to help)
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Chapter 1
27 Pure. ch. 3:17. Ps. 119:1. Mat. 5:8. Lu. 1:6. 1 Ti. 1:5; 5:4. To visit. Job 29:12, 13; 31:15–20. Ps. 68:5. Is. 1:16, 17; 58:6, 7. Mat. 25:34–46. Ga. 5:6; 6:9, 10. 1 Jno. 3:17–19. to keep. ch. 4:4. Jno. 17:14, 15. Ro. 12:2. Ga. 1:4; 6:14. Col. 3:1–3. 1 Jno. 2:15–17; 5:4, 5, 18.
The evidence of my faith will be exemplified by the way that I treat people, and by how my life is lived in the midst of a lost and dying world.
What is one specific way that you can apply these verses to your life today?
Wednesday - Read James 1:26-27
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Make three new observations in these verses.
What is one specific way that you can apply these verses to your life today?
SO WHAT??