Daily Wisdom: James 1:26

Friday, July 3, 2026

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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James 1:26
Devo: Daily Wisdom
"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
Devo: Today's Verse
"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. "
Worthless Religion!
Devo: Together in Christ
"If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless."
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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.

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