Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. . . So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.