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NASB | James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God's precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. |
Bible Question:
Please excuse my ignorance but I'm just returning to the faith after many years. Today I read this verse about the difference in hearing and doing. “You must do what it says (the Bible). Otherwise you are only fooling yourselves” Really? What about God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God – Ephesians 2:8 We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus – Acts 15:11 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified by his grace as a gift. Romans 3:23-24 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life John 3:16 It didn’t say that whoever believes in him and does good works and do what the Bible says and control your tongue then you will be saved. Yet James 1:26 says that if you don’t control your tongue then your religion is worthless. I’m severely confused. |
Bible Answer: Welcome to The Study Bible Forum Rikbrooks. When we take the Word seriously it stirs the soul, and pricks our heart, and opens our minds. I believe that is the renewing our mind Paul refers to. In recent decades often alter calls were made and people were moved to come in mass and say a "sinners prayer". All too often nothing else was given except the assurance that a person was "saved". Sadly with the assurance that that they were saved that settled it for that person once and for all, and they returned to the lifestyle they had always been living. Those folks were led astray, and some even died in their sins and did not enter the Lords prepared place for genuine followers of Christ Jesus. This has been a travesty that even continues today. In Matthew 11:20 Jesus went into town doing miracles and preached to the people. However they did not become "followers" and they did not "repent". They did not turn in a new direction and reject their sins which required then to change. Without repentance and becoming a true follower of Jesus Christ there is no salvation. In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus clearly said there those who will do many things in His name and yet they are not genuine born again followers of His. Furthermore Jesus said just because some call Jesus "Lord Lord" they will not enter His Kingdom. Those who do and say things about Jesus don't mean they are genuine born again repented flowerers of His. One only has to watch TV and see completely anti Biblical teaching and preaching. By some who love titles like Bishop, or the Holy Reverend so and so. How many people who were searching for Christ have been shipwrecked because of these greedy money hungry fake Christians have taken the Lords name in vain by their lies. As we grow in Christ we are being made aware of sins in our lives by the Holy Spirit. We are to confess these sins and turn away from them. One John one nine gives us assurance of being forgiven. When we allow the Holy Spirit to speak to our conscience or heart and we confess and Follow Christ we are becoming doers of the Word. Becoming a totally obedient believer of Jesus Christ is not accomplished in a ninuet or a day, but it takes our lifetime. Blessings in your walk with Jesus. justme |