Marks of a Doer of the Word

I. Observations on the Word “Religion and Religious”

II. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God. 1:26-27

A. A Bridled Tongue (3:1-3)

B.  Aiding Widows and Orphans  1:27

    1. Family Responsibility -- 1 Timothy 5:3-8

    2.  OT Teaching on Widows and Orphans 

Isaiah 1:16-17

Deut. 14:28-29

Deut. 24:17-22

The Account of Ruth

C.  Keeping Unspotted from the World.

III. Esteeming the Rich and Despising the Poor 2:1-7