Daily Wisdom: James 1:26

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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

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"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry."
— Colossians 3:5 —
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
— Matthew 6:6 —
"Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord."
— Hebrews 12:14 —
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
— Ephesians 4:3 —

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