James 1:22-25 But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.… I. The Word As MERELY HEARD. 1. It is only superficially known. 2. It leaves men in self-ignorance. II. THE WORD RIGHTLY PRACTISED. 1. It is thoroughly investigated. 2. It confers the highest blessing. (1) Imparts complete liberty. (2) Ensures constant happiness. (U. R. Thomas.) Parallel Verses KJV: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.WEB: But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. |
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