James 1:26
The Scripture
(26) If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
James begins by addressing believers who have been called to a good work, urging them to be pure and free from deceit. He warns that true faith is proven by actions, not just words, and that the letter will be tested with trials to reveal genuine faith. The chapter emphasizes that faith without works is dead.
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