DEVELOP STABILITY!

Saturday, October 20, 2018

DEVELOP STABILITY!

James 1:8

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

James 4:8

8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

           James was never shy about confronting one’s errors. His straightforward nature left nothing to question. He was a bit blunt. Twice he confronts those he called “double-minded.” The one Greek word which requires two English words to translate is dipsuchos and it literally means “two-spirited; inconstant.”

           We all know people like this. Perhaps we are even one of them! The two-spirited person can’t decide at times whether he or she is following God or not. Their minds are divided between the flesh and the spirit. They are drawn in two directions at the same time. They torture others because they are tortured themselves.

           Jacob called his sons together as he was nearing death and gave them a patriarchal blessing which was also prophetic. Of Reuben he said that he was “unstable as water” and that because of this he would not excel. (See Genesis 49:3 & 4) Reuben’s inconstancy was driven by his lust but that is not the only driving force that divides.

           Check yourself! Are you consistent in your spirit, your values, and your relationships? Perhaps it is time to make up your mind.

Job 17:9

9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Dear Lord, I long to be fully surrendered to your will and your thoughts. Make me single minded by your Spirit. AMEN