Bible Verse of The Day – 2-10-21

James 1:22 (NKJV) 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

What, exactly, is a doer of the word?

Most people instantly think of actions related to acts of kindness, or maybe actions related to “missions”.

But what was James really talking about? Let’s dig in and see!

First, James was referring to “being doers” of the word.

This tells us that “being a doer” is more than just an action or an act. When we “become a doer”, it means that we have taken on the attribute of doing as part of who we are, not just simply acting something out.

Let me explain further.

We can do something. That does not make us “a doer”. It just makes us an actor, so to speak. We feel an impulse and act on it. It is an action that isn’t necessarily tied to who we are.

When we “do” as James refers to “doing”, we become a “doer” because we are now going beyond a simple act of carrying out something that we think is good. We are “being a doer” because it is part of us. It is no longer just something we feel obligated to carry out or act upon.

If we do something simply because it seems right or feels good, and we believe that we are truly a doer in the sense that James teaches about, we are only fooling ourselves.

It comes down to the condition and the state of our heart.

And this will play out in our lives on a daily basis, one way or the other. We will simply do, or we will be a doer. One or the other.

Which one will we choose to be?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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