True Religion
James 1:27
27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Elder Earl C. Tingey said:
“The term widows is used 34 times in the scriptures. In 23 of these passages, the term refers to widows and the fatherless. I believe the Lord has a tender feeling toward widows and the fatherless, or orphans. He knows that they may have to rely more completely on Him than on others. . . .
“To the family and friends of widows, God knows of your service and He may judge your works by how well you assist the widow. . . .
“. . . I know that the leaders of the Church are concerned about the welfare of widows. We members should care for and assist the widows within our family, home, ward, and neighborhood.”
(“The Widows of Zion,” Ensign, May 2000, 62–63.)
