Learn to do good; Seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17
The people of Isaiah's time were not doing the work they should do because of their unfaithfulness. The prophet admonished them to turn around, learn to do good, do what was right, work with the ones who were ruthless, and help the widows and orphans. Hundreds of years later, the Spirit gave the same words to James, when he was encouraging God's people back on track. He described pure religion as visiting the widows and orphans, and keep oneself unspotted from the world. It would seem to be a timeless lesson that applies to us as well.
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