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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: Many people consider themselves Christians for believing in Jesus and God, and believe themselves to be born again for accepting Jesus as their savior. Of this people many do not strive to follow the word of god. Do you believe these people will be in heaven simply for accepting Jesus as their savior. |
Bible Answer: James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 7:26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? I think that we often hear people call something salvation that isnt. What is "accepting Jesus as your saviour?" I do not think you will find the terminology or anything close to it in the New Testament. It almost sounds like we reluctantly say.. ok God I will give you a chance.. I will accept you. Oh no, my brethren, this is far from the salvation that the Bible teaches. It is us that need acceptance. The cry of the heart of a saved man is not.."I will accept you now... I think I am ready for something better... " But rather. OH Dear Lord, Please Accept me, though I am not worthy or the least of your mercies!" This is the prayer that God will hear and this is the person that will rise up justified, and begin to bring forth fruit worthy of repentance. The enlightened soul can barely look up toward heaven in shame at the condition of his soul. Luke 18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified. No it is He that accepts us and we are glad, we are so glad we do not want to be found in sin again but seek to please Him and do His word. This is the saved man. What if you see a man that “accepted” Jesus by signing a prayer card at the church alter. But he makes no attempt to please the Lord, or shows no gratitude in daily life for salvation. What is he saved from? If ceases not from daily sins of the old life, then how can we call it saved. The very word has it’s original New Testament usage in this verse. Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. If they are not showing any change they are not saved from their sins. Then they are still in darkness and not yet translated into the kingdom of light. |