24 For when he hath considered himself, he goeth his way, and forgetteth immediately what manner of one he was.

25 But who so looketh in the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, shall be blessed in his [a]deed.

26 [b]If any man among you seem religious, and refraineth not his tongue, but deceiveth his [c]own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:25 Behaving himself so: for works do show faith.
  2. James 1:26 The third admonition: The word of God prescribeth a rule not only to do well, but also to speak well.
  3. James 1:26 The fountain of all brabbling, and cursed speaking, and sauciness, is this, that men know not themselves.

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