James 1:22
James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Do you often remember the sermon from Sunday services a week earlier? Attending weekly bible studies is great, but do you apply what you've learned to your daily life? Although we all seem to hear well, and we often agree with what we hear, the question remains - What are we doing with the words that God is speaking to us? Faith is a work in progress! It is impossible to grow our faith without taking action. God's word is not just for listening; it is for us to follow and act upon. We can talk to God all day long and quote as many scriptures as we want, but if we are only hearing and not applying and obeying the Word of God daily in our lives, we are just making noises and fooling ourselves. God doesn't care about our rituals or traditions. He wants our obedience to His commands. He wants us to not only be hearers of His Word but also doers!
Joshua 3:5
And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.
Psalms 119:80
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
Proverbs 4:4
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
John 7:17
If anyone is willing to do his will, he will know whether the teaching is from God.