In what ways can we ensure our actions align with God's Word? The Warning: Hearing Without Doing Ezekiel 33:32: “Indeed, to them you are like a love song sung with a beautiful voice and skillfully played on an instrument; they hear your words, but they do not put them into practice.” The danger: enjoying God’s truth yet leaving it unapplied. Take God’s Word to Heart Daily • Read it consistently (Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8). • Meditate until it molds desires (Psalm 119:15-16). • Memorize to resist sin (Psalm 119:11; Matthew 4:4). Submit Every Decision to Scripture • Ask what God has already said (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Let commands overrule feelings or culture (Acts 5:29). • Use principles of love and holiness in gray areas (1 Corinthians 10:31-33). Obey Promptly and Completely • Delayed obedience is disobedience (James 4:17). • Partial obedience cost Saul everything (1 Samuel 15:22-23). • “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Welcome Accountability • Invite believers to speak truth (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Confess sin swiftly; secrecy feeds rebellion (Proverbs 28:13). • Serve in the church—ministry makes truth practical (Galatians 6:2). Walk by the Spirit • Depend on His power to obey (Galatians 5:16-25). • He reminds us of Christ’s words (John 14:26). • He strengthens the inner person (Ephesians 3:16). Stay Watchful Until He Comes • Every deed will be revealed (2 Corinthians 5:10). • Aim to finish well (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Persistent, joyful obedience turns hearing into a life that honors the Lord—exactly what Ezekiel’s audience missed and what we can embrace today. |
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