Accept The Word.
November 15, 2020
Just Do It, Part 7
Many who come to faith in Christ think that the richness, satisfaction, sense of well-being and, peace in life come just by signing on the dotted line. Just by proclaiming Christ as Savior. Just by being a Christian. But just because the word has been planted in our souls, doesn't mean that it will just sprout up into this thing of great beauty effortlessly. We must actually accept the Word that is in us. But how?
“If you don’t accept the Word in you, you can never benefit from it.”
Scripture:
James 1:19-21
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Highlights:
• You can’t just sit there and expect something good to grow.
• We must accept the Word that is in us.
• There is no new birth without the truth of God.
• We must be quick to listen.
• We must be slow to speak.
• Before speaking ask yourself: Is it true? Is it kind? Is It necessary?
• We must be slow to get angry.
• We must be pure in life.
• If you don’t accept the Word in you, you can never benefit from it.
