ECWA Devotion for Sunday 4 January 2026

SUNDAY, 4 JANUARY

TEXT: JAMES 1:26-27

TOPIC: WITHOUT ACTION, GOOD DOCTRINE IS USELESS

 

JAMES 1:26-27 NIV

 

26: Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

 

27: Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

 

WITHOUT ACTION, GOOD DOCTRINE IS USELESS

 

James wrote to scattered Jewish people, emphasising that true faith is lived out through actions. Claiming religiousity without caring for others is hollow.

 

True religion involves supporting the vulnerable, as seen in God’s commandments to care for orphans and widows (Exodus 22:22-24, Deuteronomy 14:28-29).

 

The 21st-century Church is called to help the needy and remain distinct from societal corruption.

 

Today is “World Braille Day.” Take action to support individuals who are visually impaired.

 

QUESTION: Are you aware that the visually impaired are a special group God calls us to assist?

 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me remember those with special needs in my prayers and budget.

 EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINNING ALL (ECWA) FOOD FOR THE DAY 2026.