Doug Phillips on "Pure and Undefiled Religion" - From My Notes at the Father Daughter Retreat

“Pure and undefiled religion” is ministering to those who are deprived of fathers from broken families.

James says, “Pure and undefiled religion” is to help those without fathers. This highly esteemed work is connected with helping broken families. The loss of a father is thought by Christ to be a devastating loss.

To show special care for those without fathers give a child a father is the work of undefiled religion.
Show special care for those without fathers and validate the truth of 2 Cor 6:18 – "I will be a father to you"