But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. James 1:22-24, ESV
Merely listening to biblical teachings
(and talking about being a Christian) and never obeying or acting out the teachings is like having amnesia or being an actor. Don’t play a part. Obey and love.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
May we love and obey!
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Dare I say it….owning a Bible and reading it is a bit like owning a Harley Davidson and never taking it out the garage!
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So true. And while calling yourself a biker.
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That was supposed to read “and never reading it”
I am only a biker in my dreams…lol
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I tracked with it! And … yep.
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