Going Deeper

James 1:21-22

21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. 22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

What could God’s word fully grown in your life look like?

1. Hear God's Word, 2. Do what it says

1. Hear God's Word

2 Timothy 3:16-17

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2. Do What it says

It’s in the application of God’s word that His promises are activated in our lives

How do we Do what God's word says?

Read James 1:21

humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

The application of God’s word in our life is what activates the potential of what He promises.

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John 15:7

7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!

It's not the size of your faith; it's how long you can remain.

Matthew 17:20

20 “You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”

What could God’s word fully grown in your life look like?