God’s Truth for Trying Times - 8/7/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James 1:27 ESV]

CONSIDER: This does not advocate a works righteousness, this advocates doing what the word says and living in a way that pleases God. One of those ways is to mercifully help those who are in need and unable to help themselves, and to live a life that is pure and clean; one that shows the glory of the gospel.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?