James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Application: 

Without application, there can be no spiritual transformation. Therefore, we should be doers of the word and not hearers only (1:22). You can read the Bible and listen to sermons all day without it having an effect. But to be a hearer and not a doer is like someone looking at his face in a mirror only to go away, and immediately forget what he looks like (1:23–24).*

A mirror shows reality. It exposes what you look like, but it can’t change you. It won’t comb your hair or brush your teeth. To look in a mirror is a call to action.*

We must look intently into the perfect law of freedom. The Bible calls us to true freedom, which is submission to God’s perfect Word. To live this way requires going to the Word intently—not casually—in prayer and meditation. The one who submits to transformation by the Word and is a doer will be blessed (1:25).*

We go to church not just to feel better for a day. We go to church to hear the Word of God spoken to us in a way that we put into practice when we leave the church and have our lives changed by the Holy Spirit. Going to church and not putting what we learn into action is like telling God, “I’m a good person, I went to church, I did my duty.” That doesn’t mean anything to God; He values obedience! (1 John 5:2-3, 1 Samuel 15:22)

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 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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