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!
a simple man of God 
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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