Reading through James: Do you see what I see?

Sometimes when I look at my reflection in the mirror my image is smudged or perhaps I need my corrective lenses or even a magnifying mirror to help me see clearly.  

Source: B. Duron

I find in my life that is what needs to happen for me to be able to see the truth in God's word and to walk wisely.

I need to see the smudges, the lies that I've been believing, and wash them off. The good news is that I can't wash them off (that sin that so easily entangles me), but I know who can!  God's word says that if I confess my sin (agree with God of my offense to Him) then He is FAITHFUL (He will ALWAYS do this) and JUST (He does the following based on what He has determined to be morally right and fair) and will FORGIVE (not count it against me) my sin and CLEANSE (He will make me thoroughly clean) me from all unrighteosness. (1 John 1:9 paraphrased by me)

I need to put corrective lenses on too!  But with this I need help.  That is one reason why I go to church.  I need the fellowship, but also I need the preaching.  I need that extra help, that outside help for me to see the truth clearly.  

Read James 1:22-25.

Comment below.  How will this impact your life today?

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But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. (James 1:25 ESV)