 | 1987 - 268 pagini
...your souls. *RSV Father. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who observe their natural face in a mirror; 24 for they observe themselves and go away and at once forget... | |
 | James H. Harris - 164 pagini
...together, can potentially transform our communities. All of us have to hear anew the words of Scripture: "But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. . . . Those who look into the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers that forget but doers... | |
 | Joseph A. Payne - 1992 - 178 pagini
...as what it really is, God's word, which is also at work in you believers. / Thessalonians 2:13 • Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22 • ... you shine like stars in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life... | |
 | Dan O'Neal, Alice Blair Wesley, James Ishmael Ford - 1995 - 404 pagini
...Universalists into the next century. It will not carry us there safely, nor beyond it at all. Be ye doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the words and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror, for they look at themselves... | |
 | Sara Covin Juengst - 1996 - 120 pagini
...word being planted: "Welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves" (James l:21b-22). The word meekness means the opposite of pride. It describes an attitude of complete... | |
 | Frances Taylor Gench - 1996 - 146 pagini
...does not act on them will be like a foolish [person] who built [their] house on sand. (Matt. 7:26) But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. (James 1:22) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matt. 5:9) And... | |
 | Josh McDowell, Bob Hostetler - 1999 - 404 pagini
...IS OF NO VALUE UNLESS IT IS OBEYED. Bible Reading of the Day: Read James 1:19-25. Verse of the Day: "Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves" (James 1:22, NRSV). Bronson was the last one in the family to arrive at the table for breakfast. As... | |
 | Robin A. Leaver, Joyce Ann Zimmerman - 1998 - 470 pagini
...connection between liturgy and life becomes clear. The community has taken to heart the exhortation, "But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves" (Jas 1:22, NRSV). The community with its leaders is attuned to the task of acknowledging and overcoming... | |
 | Rebekah Miles - 1999 - 154 pagini
...through hope in God's mercy and love. BEING DOERS OF THE WORD Reading Maps and Teaching Map Skills But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. — James 1:22 Stan comes to his pastor to talk about "problems with the wife." Before long he confesses... | |
 | Patrick J. Hartin - 1999 - 204 pagini
...action.11 The letter concentrates on human action rather than on theological reflection. The exhortation "Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves" (Jas 1:22) characterizes the direction of the letter's ethical advice. The Sermon on the Mount also... | |
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For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; 24 for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. 
