Say It Again, Sam

Say It Again, Sam

Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a

good game is self-deceived. 

This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air.

Real religion, the kind that passes muster

before God the Father, is this:

Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight,

and guard against corruption from the godless world.

James 1:26-27 [The Message]

After studying the Bible for many years, I am convinced that God never says anything just once.  It might appear that way at first, but the more you read the Scriptures, the more you know you’ve run across that thought before.  In the passage above, James’ definition of real religion rings similar to the words of Jesus:

Guard against corruption = Love God with your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Reach out to the homeless and loveless = Love your neighbor as yourself.

The Father knows that the first proclamation of truth might go in one ear and out the other.  His gentle repetition helps us to stash that thought safely in our hearts.

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Hymn of the Family of God, No. 477