PROVEN: A Faith that Pratical, Prudent, and Patient Review Responding to Trials (James 1:2-15) Responding to the Word (James 1:16-27) What is James talking about in the passage before us? (James 1:26-27) Believers should respond to the Word of God by having a religion that is true. (James 1:26-27) A true religion is consistent between religious observance and everyday conduct. (James 1:26) Acts 26:5; Colossians 2:18; Colossians 2:23 A true religion is balanced between charitable acts and holy living (James 1:27) Are you rightly assessing who you are, specifically in relation to the way you’re living? Are you living rightly, specifically in relation to the word of God and your faith in Him?