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reflect the word

James 1:21-25 (JDV)

James 1:21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so pervasive, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 1:22 But reflect the word and don’t just hear it, deceiving yourselves.
James 1:23 Because if anyone just hears the word and doesn’t reflect it, he is like someone looking at his own face in a mirror.
James 1:24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was.
James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and doesn’t forget what he hears but actually reflects it by results — this person will be blessed in what he does.

Yesterday we observed that the immediate gut response when facing a difficult situation should be stifled. Instead, we need to reflect the word of God in our responses. God tells us how to respond, and choosing to respond his way will result in blessing.