2. Religious: characterized by adherence to a religion; devout; pious; conscientiously exact
Religion: belief in a divine power or powers to be obeyed and worshiped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe; expression of such a belief in conduct and ritual; any specific system of belief, worship, conduct, often involving a code of ethics

3. PURE RELIGION
James 1:26-27

4. Acts 26:4-5; Luke 18:12
Colossians 2:18
James 1:26-27
The Greek word for religious or religion denotes careful attention to the externals in divine service.

5. A faith that endures trials and resists temptations (James 1:2-4, 14-16)
A faith that proves himself to be an effectual doer of the saving word of God (1:21-25)
A faith that treats all men with love and mercy (2:8, 13)
A faith that justifies the believer by works (2:18, 24)
A rich faith in the Lord Jesus Christ grows to bear fruits of spiritual maturity.

6. A faith that bridles the whole body (3:2)
A faith that seeks and follows the heavenly wisdom of righteousness (3:17-18)
A faith that submits to God and resists the devil (4:7)
A rich faith in the Lord Jesus Christ grows to bear fruits of spiritual maturity.

7. The pure religion of God is very much alive and active everyday.
A person’s religion can be a worthless religion (James 1:26).
Matthew 15:3-9; 23:25
Pure religion is both personal and interpersonal (James 1:27).
Essential external demonstrations of true allegiance to God in Christ
An active faith living daily reflecting the Father and the Son
The pure religion of God is very much alive and active everyday.

8. The pure religion of God is very much alive and active everyday.
Impartial benevolent love:
Orphans and widows (Acts 6:1-3; Tim. 5:3-8)
And more… (Jam. 2:15-16; Rom. 12:13; Gal. 6:10)
Personal spiritual maintenance:
Do not continue in sin (Rom. 6:1; Pet. 2:16; 2 Pet. 2:20, 22)
Do not touch anything unclean (2 Cor. 6:17)
The pure religion of God is very much alive and active everyday.