MORNING MANNA          11/18/20

Just about every Christian is familiar with the phrase “be ye doers of the word” (Ja. 1:22) – we hear it over and over, but not everyone sees the big picture. In their minds being a doer of the Word involves obedience to only certain parts of God’s Word. They fail to see it as all inclusive. However, it isn’t just certain parts of the Word that we are commanded to obey. We are to obey all of it. We are never at liberty to leave out the parts that we dislike.

Some folks break their arms patting themselves on the back over their obedience to one part of God’s Word, when they actually deserve a kick in the rear for ignoring other parts of the Word. They are proud of their church attendance, Bible reading, prayers, contributions, etc., yet they ignore the greater duty to love their neighbor (Matt. 22:37-39). Some people are Bible believers only to the extent that it says something they want to believe or do. They reject what they resent – which is just about everything that isn’t fun and easy.

Far too many acknowledge the truth without applying it. They recognize it but refuse to do it. They receive it but do not respond to it. They expect it from others, but excuse themselves. But God doesn’t. He expects everyone to obey everything. He expects all from all – complete conformity to His commands. And partial obedience is disobedience. We have no right to pick and choose what we will do. We are to always do all that God demands – He deserves it! HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346