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."

"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless."

"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. "

"If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless."

Inspirational illustration of James 1:26 -- f anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

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