Religion of the Word

James 1: 26-2726 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Practical Christianity  God's gift: The word of the truth  How do you become doers of the word?  Reception of the word (19-21) Response to the word (22-25)  How do we live out the word?  "True Religion" (26-27) 1. Controlled toward self 2. Compassionate toward others 3. Confirmed toward God     Conclusion