Daily Wisdom: James 1:26

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
— James 1:26

More Daily Wisdom

"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet..."
1 John 1:5-6

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Quietly contemplate the Lamb as the light of heaven. Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy. The joy of the saints in heaven is comprised in this:..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"I know what you do, that you are not hot or cold. I wish that you were hot or cold! 16 But because you are lukewarm—neither hot, nor cold—I am ready....."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was...."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, God who worked to create all things, Guide us and empower us to do our work in quietness, to avoid idleness, and to earn our own living...."

Illustration

Illustration of James 1:26 — If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.