James 1:21
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Application: 

If you are saved and sanctified by the Word of God, how should you approach it? Be quick to listen to God’s thoughts on a matter, slow to speak your own point of view, and slow to anger (1:19), especially if you disagree with what God has to say compared to your own human perspective. God’s Word will confront you, but getting angry with Him will not accomplish His righteous plan for your life (1:20). 

Instead, set aside moral filth and evil by confessing and repenting of your sins, and humbly accept the implanted word. Through it, God has implanted a new nature in you. You have everything necessary for spiritual growth, but you must receive it and humbly put yourself under its authority so it can save you—that is, deliver and transform you.

Without action, there can be no spiritual transformation. Therefore, we should be doers of the word and not just hearers (1:22). You can read the Bible and listen to sermons all day without any impact. But to be a hearer and not a doer is like someone looking at his own face in a mirror only to walk away and immediately forget what he looks like (1:23–24). A mirror reveals reality. It exposes what you look like, but it can’t change you. It won’t comb your hair or brush your teeth. Looking in a mirror is a call to action.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1339–1340.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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