Deceptive religion

Religion is a dangerous thing. We can be very religious and miss God’s will entirely. Faith without works is dead (Jam 2:14-17). Even devotion to the Scriptures can evolve into useless religion. James said, “Be doers of the word, not merely hearers,” (Jam 1:22) and “Let not many of you become teachers.” (Jam 3:1). Pure religion involves action. It is caring for people. (Jam 1:27) It is meeting practical needs in the name of Jesus. Those who have lived long in the faith understand this. They prove their faith by doing good works in the humility that comes with wisdom (Jam 3:13).