James 1:26-27

J.B. Phillips New Testament

²⁶ If anyone appears to be “religious” but cannot control his tongue, he deceives himself and we may be sure that his religion is useless.

²⁷ Religion that is pure and genuine in the sight of God the Father will show itself by such things as visiting orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world.