James 1:21 · KJV
"Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."
King James Version
What does James 1:21 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Isn't it true? When we get caught up in the moral filth of our culture, we find the Bible boring and pointless. But even when Satan uses sin to harden our hearts, God's Spirit calls us to change in a way that goes beyond just understanding what the Bible says. Thank God for His Spirit, which is like a surgeon's scalpel and can use God's Word to perform the needed surgery on our hearts.
Prayer
Holy God, with the assistance of your Holy Spirit, I voluntarily and resolutely give up my immoral habits today. I understand that these not only violate your holiness and grace but also make me less receptive to your will, distance me from your presence, and weaken my ability to serve as an example to others. I ask for your forgiveness and support as I strive to live a life that is entirely pleasing to you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Isn't it true? When we get caught up in the moral filth of our culture, we find the Bible boring and pointless. But even when Satan uses sin to harden our hearts, God's Spirit calls us to change in a way that goes beyond just understanding what the Bible says. Thank God for His Spirit, which is like a surgeon's scalpel and can use God's Word to perform the needed surgery on our hearts.
Prayer
Holy God, with the help of your Holy Spirit, I'm giving up the bad habits I've had in my life today. I know that these things not only hurt your holiness and grace, but they also make it harder for me to do what you want, pull me away from your character, and make it harder for me to tell others about you. Please forgive me and give me strength as I try to live a life that makes you happy in every way. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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