If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
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Verse 26 is found in chapter 1 of James. The word must be put into practice and not merely heard. The image of the mirror illustrates the self-deception of someone who listens without obeying. Genuine religion is expressed through self-control, care for the vulnerable, and purity from the world.
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So sich jemand unter euch läßt dünken, er diene Gott, und hält seine Zunge nicht im Zaum, sondern täuscht sein Herz, des Gottesdienst ist eitel.
Si alguno piensa ser religioso entre vosotros, y no refrena su lengua, sino engañando su corazón, la religión del tal es vana.
Si quelqu'un croit être religieux, sans tenir sa langue en bride, mais en trompant son coeur, la religion de cet homme est vaine.
Se alcuno pare esser religioso fra voi, e non tiene a freno la sua lingua, ma seduce il cuor suo, la religion di quel tale è vana.
Se alguém entre vós cuida ser religioso, e não refreia a sua língua, antes engana o seu coração, a religião desse é vã.
若有人自以為虔誠,卻不勒住自己的舌頭,反欺騙自己的心,這人的虔誠是徒然的。
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