At Grace Bible Church we have been studying the Book of James. It is interesting to note that James is the brother of Jesus, and sat under Jesus’ teachings, and that this book is the first book of the New Testament written after the church was established. These are the first things God wanted to tell his new church, so they must be very important.
Lately, we’ve been in James Chapter 3 where he tells us about the tongue and how we need to learn to control it. These teachings have led me to think not only about our speech, but, also, about our thoughts and actions.
Have you ever realized that the God of the entire universe cares about what we think, say and do? He really cares and is concerned about us in that way. You would think God would be way too busy to be concerned about these details of our lives wouldn’t you? Well, he isn’t.
Imagine for a minute that you could know everything about someone you truly love. For instance, your spouse, child, or best friend. Would that be good? I’m not so sure. I’m afraid if we knew everything that someone we loved was thinking we would be hurt. If we knew everything that person said we would get hurt, and if we knew everything our loved one ever did we would be hurt. We couldn’t take it. That is why God didn’t make us that way. But, God on the other hand can handle it even though it must hurt him also.
Have you ever thought that what we think, say, and do can actually hurt God? He made us and he is all knowing. It is an awesome thought to know that God knows everything we think, say and do! It brings me to my knees. Oh God, forgive me a sinner!
I don’t want to hurt God. I want to please him. I want to obey him and serve him in what ever way he has for me. If I really mean that then I must examine myself and determine if what I think, say and do lines up with the truth God has given us in the Bible regarding these things.
Are you ready to examine yourself along with me as we take a look at the scriptures that have to do with what we think, say, and do? I welcome your comments.
Blessings,
Bonnie
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