James 1:26

First Nations Version

All who represent themselves as spiritual but do not keep their tongue under control are only fooling themselves—their spirituality is worthless.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:29

Keep a close watch over the words you speak, for our mouths can be full of worthless and empty talk that will bring death to others. Let your words be full of wisdom and goodwill that will give strength and bring healing to the ones who hear you.

1 Peter 3:10

Our Sacred Teachings tell us, “Let the ones who love life and long to see good days keep their tongue from evil and their lips from speaking lies. Let them turn away from doing evil and do what is good.

Ephesians 5:4

Sexual relations should be spoken of with respect—no foolish talk or dirty jokes. Instead, give thanks for this sacred gift of creating new life.

Colossians 4:6

Think before you speak and let your words be clear. Then, like salt that brings out the good flavor, you will know how to give each person the right answer.

James 1:22

But make sure you do not fool yourselves. You must not only hear this message. You must also walk in its truth.

James 1:19

Knowing this, my much-loved family members, we must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Luke 8:18

“But they must listen carefully, for the ones who understand will gain wisdom and be ready for more—much more. But the ones who do not listen wisely will lose even the little they think they understand.”

Galatians 6:3

The people who see themselves as something when they are nothing have become their own trickster.

Galatians 2:6

As for those leaders who are supposed to hold such a high reputation, their reputation means nothing to me, for the Great Spirit does not judge by outward appearance. Those leaders did not add one thing to the good story that I tell.

Mark 7:7

Their prayers are empty words and their ceremonies are for show. Their teachings are nothing but rules made up by weak human beings.’” He paused to let these words sink into their ears.

1 Corinthians 15:2

This good story will set you free and make you whole as long as you hold on tightly to the truth of it. If not, then your faith would have no meaning.

Matthew 15:9

Their prayers are empty words and their ceremonies are for show. The things they tell others to do are only rules made up by weak human beings.’”

1 Corinthians 15:15

If it is true that the dead do not rise, this would mean that we falsely represented the Great Spirit when we told everyone that he raised the Chosen One from the dead.

James 2:20

Are you the kind of shallow person who needs to be shown over and over again that faith without good deeds has no worth?

Galatians 3:4

I cannot believe that you have traveled so far just to end up at a dead end.

Galatians 2:9

So when He Leads the Way (James), Stands on the Rock (Cephas-Peter), and He Shows Goodwill (John), who seemed to be the spiritual leaders, came to understand that I had been given this sacred task, they joined hands in agreement with me and Son of Comfort (Barnabas). They agreed that we would go to the Outside Nations and they to our tribal nation.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Do not trick yourself. All who think they are wise in the ways of this present world need to become foolish, so that they may become wise in Creator’s ways.