“How to Avoid Religious Trappings”

James 1:26-27 (and surrounding)

1. The delusion of hearing (22)
2. The deception of religion (26-27)

• The desire for wisdom
  1. About God (13, 16-18)
  2. About yourself (14-15, 20, 26)
  3. About others (27)

1. A purified religion comes from a holy relationship.
   1. A bridled tongue (26)
   2. An abandoned child (27)
   3. A bereaved widow (27)