“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” - James 1:22
I have encountered and perhaps you have as well, people who listen to what is said then do what they want anyway. Wise advice is ignored. Discernment is not utilized. They know better what course to take. It’s a malady that can befall the strongest believer, as well as those who never walked with God. For the Christian, it is foolhardy to read scripture than cherry pick those verses which fit your life agenda. Read it in context and apply it to your daily life. I have met people who say they believe in God and even read the Bible, but their life is in shambles and there have no direction. How is this possible when they have read the word of truth? They read it, but do not apply it to their lives. We must read it, chew on it, swallow it and digest it as we would a delicious meal so as to fully take it into our spirit. Then we must allow the Holy Spirit to begin to apply it to our lives. Live the word. Until next time…walk with the King and be a blessing!
