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NASB | James 1:26 ¶ If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:26 ¶ If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religion is worthless (futile, barren). |
Bible Question:
Thank those who answered my question(do I need to leave the church?). Yes, I am a new Christian. Yes, the minister is married and has children.She has attended the church for about 20 years. She has been a minister about 5 years. She has a very good reputation among her followers. Yes, I talked with her and her followers. After that, I am excluded. They think I am not on their side. If I want to be part of them, I have to be like them. Yes, I have prayed for this for months. But I am not sure the message I got is really from God. The message is " Wait". Recently, I find I am acting like them.I started to mark people, forget about my promises,talk about gossips and spread rumors. I am shocked! I have become someone I don't like! That's why I ask this question here. After I read the answers, I have another question. I know the fellowship is vital. But I am afraid the similar situation will happen again.What should I do? I still want to know more about God. I still want to worship Him. What should I do? |
Bible Answer: Recamier, Goodmorning.I hope this day finds you encouraged and close to God. Proverbs 11:14-Where there is no guidance,the people fall, But in abunbance of counselors there is victory. You have recieved some very solid counsel from a mumber of people here on this forum,I want to encourage you take that counsel to heart. Godly counsel is not arbitrary. It is best heeded and acted upon. It doesnt look like you have the luxury of waiting much longer if at all to act on your situation. Read Proverbs 12:15 and ask yourself,Do I have a teachable heart? Trusting God is'nt necessarily going with the flow,oft times we will find ourselves cutting against the grain. Jesus did on many occations,but he never compromised on Gods Word.It's no different for us today.There will always be pressure for us to go along with the crowd. But as we make our stand with Him he will take us through every situation we encounter. Paul tells us in Romans 8:37 that we are more than coquerors through Him that loved us.Dear heart you are never alone,Our Lord walks with you along with a whole community of believers who will walk and stand with you.The first step can be the hardest but God will enable you to do it. Philippians 4:13-I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. I'm in your corner and I'll be praying for you. Again trust God you will not be disappointed. In Christ, lionheart |