Missed my time in the Word. Got a little distracted with other things, and probably should have finished this chapter in James. What I found was that it does not matter what other people think, it is what the Word (or law) has taught me. It is my actions in relationship to the people around me that matter. Sometimes, it is my reactions, but mainly it is how I act – what I do
Hearing or reading is important – that is the nourishment of our souls and minds, but once having heard, we are required to live out or do something with what we have learned (heard). At the root of James 1:19-27 is the challenge to take what you “know” and act on it. Failing to “do”…well, that’s a personal decision. Let’s put it this way (verse 22)… Going to a lot of concerts (rock, classical, whatever) does not make you a great singer, violinist, guitarist, etc. It is what you do with what you hear or see that makes you good or great.
Let’s see…you can buy all the frosting for cupcakes you want, but it won’t make the cupcakes any better until you put the frosting on the cupcakes. Lemme go frost some cupcakes right now!