COME NEAR TO GOD!
James 4:8 – Devotional
James 4:8
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“
If You Knew Suzie was a popular song in the 1920’s and 30’s. One line from that song, is spiritually revealing: She goes to church each Sunday, to sing and praise the Lord; but then come Monday, she’s as busy as a Ford.
Sadly the pattern of many so-called Christians is to act spiritual or righteous when around “church” people, but behave like the world the rest of the time. We deceive ourselves into thinking that we can compartmentalize our lives. It’s as if we call a “time out” to do our carnal thing, and then at our convenience return to being “nice.” God hates such double-minded behavior.
Sin is sin and God hates sin. We are to confess our sin before Him and allow Him to bring forgiveness and cleansing. Then we are to turn from our former ways and follow Him. This is the only way to get rid of the double-mindedness that plagues the church of Jesus Christ.
When we resist the devil, James says he will flee from us. We resist the devil by submitting to and focusing on God! Let God deal with the devil!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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