Continuing on from my last post..
The question is What is the evidence of true religion???
James 1:27 gives us the answer, “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.”
The evidence of true religion are three simple things.
1) They take care of the orphans-(or even those who may have a mother not a father vice versa). Many children need guidance..especially those who may have one parent homes or no parents at all. Christians are instructed to take care of those who do not have parents. I think this also can apply to those who may not have godly parents. Many children come from broken homes, homes that are unguided in discipline, and homes from where parents “just don’t care.” Being a teacher I see this evidence almost daily. I see and am in contact with students every day that need extra godly guidance. I should take the time and help guide the little ones.
2) visit the widow. I have to admit I am at fault here. There are two very special ladies in my church I just haven’t “found the time” to visit. I should take the time to visit with these ladies. They are lonely and need the company…maybe need help with something in their home.
3) I should keep myself away from the world. Now this doesn’t mean earth but it means to keep myself away from things that can hinder my relationship with God. This is one reason why I deactivated my facebook account…it was hindering my relationship with God. To keep myself away from the world I must stay in God’s Word and pray daily for wisdom to do what is right.
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