James 1:25 KJV [25] “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” Every man wants to be blessed in this life. The question is, how do I obtain those blessings? Some go about it the wrong way. Some will do whatever they think is necessary to be blessed. They will lie, cheat, and steal to get ahead in this life. Those who try to be blessed by this method are always disappointed. True blessings can …
“He Has No Idea”
James 1:24 KJV [24] “For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.” I want you to imagine a man beginning his morning by standing in front of a mirror. He has showered, shaved, and is now brushing his teeth. As he looks into the mirror he knows that the next thing on his daily prep list is to apply some hair gel and part his hair in place. He is running a little behind in his schedule today and in his haste, he forgets to do this part of his routine. …
“God’s Looking Glass”
James 1:23 KJV [23] “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:” The word “looking glass” is a poetic and archaic way to refer to a mirror, and was considered the proper word to use when referring to one. The word “mirror” was considered vulgar and middle class by the upper class. A mirror is made of metallic or amalgam backing and gives the reflection of whatever or whoever is placed in front of it. The Egyptians made metal mirrors from …
“A Doer or a Deceiver?”
James 1:22 KJV [22] “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” In this verse, James shares three truths concerning the believer and his Bible. First, he gives us a command to be a doer of the Word. Second, he gives us a warning not to become a hearer only of the Word. Finally, he mentions the danger of deceiving ourselves about the Word. The Word of God is powerful and can transform our lives. However, we must obey the Word. We must apply the instruction that we read. The Bible …