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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:
I'm not trying to get around anything. I grew up a Southern Baptist and I can remember in great precision a sermon during a revival where the visiting pastor said: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... not whosoever believeth in Him AND not smoke AND not cuss AND go to church every time the doors open AND AND AND" I am not trying to 'get out of' anything but I'm honestly trying hard to understand what seems a contradiction. Am I the only one that feels this way? If so, what does everyone else understand that I don't? I pray every single day for guidance on this since the questions came up. I'm ready for something that I can understand. On the other hand I'm also ready to be patient and get my personal revelation later if need be. Maybe something y'all said will help me understand some day in the near or distant future. Maybe it will be a seed that will sprout. I'm reading every answer prayerfully. It may be impossible to get around John 14:15 but John 3:16 is kind of hard to get around too. And about John 14:15... excuse my ignorance, as I say I'm just getting back into the Bible but what commandments are Jesus'? I saw only one, Love thy neighbor as yourself. Rik the Seeker |
Bible Answer: First I didn't mean for my response to be an accusation of you trying to get out of anything. That said our salvation isn't based on anything we do/did. How once salvation is realized there must be a transformation. 2 Cor. 5:17. In that transformation we assume the role of bond servant bought with a price ( the blood of Jesus). It is no longer our will but the will of the one that lives within us. Your idea of waiting for personal revelation is the best, provided you can do it without any preconceived "revelation". Here is the great part. If you read your bible seeking truth and covered in prayer God will reveal to you the truth. Seek God and His will for you. God will reveal it. |