In THE Word

Scripture:

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil excess, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.

James 1:21


Observation:

First, all things observed here are based on the foundation of salvation being a gift of God, it is not something we can earn. That being said, we can choose to reject it. We can choose to continue to live in the “moral filth and evil excess” He desires to cleanse us of (because of His great love for us). Or we can choose to humbly receive the truth He gives us. God has given us His Word to show us our need for salvation and the means through which salvation can be obtained - faith in Jesus Christ. It takes humility to recognize that we need it and humility to ask Him to give it to us.

Application:

God saves us, and then progressively refines us to be more like Him. He uses the Word He has given us to shine light on areas that need to be cleansed, and to show us the life He desires for us to have. We need to know the Word of God in order for Him to use it in our lives. That means we need to read it, study it, and memorize it on a consistent basis.

Prayer:

Father, please remove “all moral filth and evil excess” from me and illuminate Your Word in my heart today!