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 or get an emotional high. We go to church to hear the Word of God spoken to us in a way we can put into practice when we leave, and to have our minds transformed (Romans 12:2) and our lives changed by the Holy Spirit. Faith is a life in action, not emotion. Going to church without putting what we learn into action is like telling God, “I’m a good person, I went to church, I did my duty, I checked a box.” 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 or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.