Turn to God's Word
James 1:16-17 NKJV
[16] Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
James begins his exhortation with a warning about deception. And what does he describe as its antidote? The revelation of God’s goodness. Everything that is good, James says, comes from the God who is always good.
Now, James doesn’t say most good gifts are from God. He says every good and perfect gift comes from God. This means, regardless of appearances, there is nothing good for us outside of God’s will. It doesn’t matter how good or sensible something looks, how happy or successful it makes us, how spiritual it appears, or how accepted it may be. If it is contrary to God’s will, it will bring sorrow to our lives in the end.
If we believe this, then we need a better source for our standard of good. We can’t rely on human wisdom or popular opinion. We need something we can depend on to direct us toward what pleases God. And in the Bible, we have that source.
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
[8] This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
II Timothy 3:16 NKJV
[16] All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
As Joshua and 2 Timothy tell us, it is in Scripture we find the revelation that leads to what God calls success. Scripture teaches us what is true and shows us what is right so we don’t fall for a counterfeit form of good.
God has revealed His character and His will in His Word, accessible to anyone willing to seek the truth. That’s why I’m so excited you’ve committed to reading the Bible daily as part of this plan. This is not about sharing any man’s wisdom. It’s about connecting you to God and the truth in His Word.
Choose to make the Bible not only part of your life but the authority in your decision-making process. Choose to turn to God's Word for all of life's dilemmas.
[16] Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
James begins his exhortation with a warning about deception. And what does he describe as its antidote? The revelation of God’s goodness. Everything that is good, James says, comes from the God who is always good.
Now, James doesn’t say most good gifts are from God. He says every good and perfect gift comes from God. This means, regardless of appearances, there is nothing good for us outside of God’s will. It doesn’t matter how good or sensible something looks, how happy or successful it makes us, how spiritual it appears, or how accepted it may be. If it is contrary to God’s will, it will bring sorrow to our lives in the end.
If we believe this, then we need a better source for our standard of good. We can’t rely on human wisdom or popular opinion. We need something we can depend on to direct us toward what pleases God. And in the Bible, we have that source.
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
[8] This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
II Timothy 3:16 NKJV
[16] All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
As Joshua and 2 Timothy tell us, it is in Scripture we find the revelation that leads to what God calls success. Scripture teaches us what is true and shows us what is right so we don’t fall for a counterfeit form of good.
God has revealed His character and His will in His Word, accessible to anyone willing to seek the truth. That’s why I’m so excited you’ve committed to reading the Bible daily as part of this plan. This is not about sharing any man’s wisdom. It’s about connecting you to God and the truth in His Word.
Choose to make the Bible not only part of your life but the authority in your decision-making process. Choose to turn to God's Word for all of life's dilemmas.
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