Saturday, June 26, 2010

ESSENTIAL #26 Pure Religion

James 1


The psalmist David says: “A father to the fatherless, defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. (Psalm 68:5). The small word “is” reveals that being a father and defender is not something God does, but rather it proclaims who He is.

As Abba/Father He is giving us a glimpse into the very center of His heart. He gives us this glimpse so that we may respond back to Him with what James 1:27 calls “pure religion”.

The dictionary defines “pure” as:

1. unmixed with any other matter

2. free from dust and dirt
3. containing nothing that does not properly belong

4. being thus, and no other

Caring for orphans and widows in their distress is putting our faith into action in a way that God Himself considers “pure” in form. Think of the pleasure we can bring to the Father's Heart as we live it out before Him.

Let us be about our Father's business.


By Jeni Smart

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