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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: If I may add a scripture that is on the subject but offers a little different perspective. Romans 2:1-5 Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. 3 But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you think lightly of the riches of His (6) kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 1 Corinthians 4:2-5 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. 5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God. I have found myself asking this question concerning others and found that my own heart condemned me for I was envious of evil doers because they were 'getting away with' their disobedience. I found myself convicted of things others were seemingly not convicted of and resented that. And have wanted the one who sinned against me to be punished! Only God knows the heart of a person and what is in the heart is what matters to God. We must be very careful not to observe outward appearances and passing 'heart judgements'. God bless |