Be A Doer Of The Word Series

perfect and liberating. When we hear it and do it, the

Scriptures set us free. Jesus told us the truth would

Set us free.

B. The doer continues to look intently into the Word.

1. The doer of the Word is not content with a hit-and-

miss approach to Scripture. The doer continues to

look intently.

2. This speaks of the person who persists in exposing

his or her heart to the Word of God.

APP: When Dr. Don Whitney spoke to our men a few weeks ago, he spoke a great deal about meditating on Scripture. The passage here in James has a lot in common with other passages which mention the importance of meditation (Psalm 1; Josh. 1). Meditation has to do with reflecting and “chewing” on the text of Scripture to glean the most from it. I think this is what the doer does. He/She looks intently by meditating on the Scriptures.

C. The doer does not forget what he hears.

1. Unlike the person who looks into the mirror and

promptly forgets what he saw, the doer will not

forget.

2. The doer remembers what the Word reveals. I think

in keeping our metaphor consistent, James is not just

speaking about the information gained in Scripture.

He is also speaking about how that information

impacts the one who hears it.

D. The doer does what the Word says.

1. This is the final but critical step. A doer does.

2. This is the person who puts into practice what he/she learns in the Word of God.

CONCLUSION:

Where did James get such an idea? Why is he so insistent on putting the Word of God into practice? I believe that James’ words here are a reflection of the teaching of Jesus.

In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus concluded his sermon on the mount with a story. Look at it with me. (READ) Wow! Sounds a lot like James doesn’t it. Jesus also told us that it isn’t enough just to hear his words, we have to do them. The foundation of a godly and blessed life is not just hearing God’s word. It is doing God’s Word.

Is there someone here today who has been under conviction for a long time about something? Through His Word, God has been hammering you about something in your life. Perhaps it is the issue of salvation. You need to trust Jesus Christ and be saved. Perhaps it is your marriage. Perhaps it is some area of service in the church. Maybe it is a broken relationship that needs mending. Maybe it is a destructive habit. Maybe it is your attitude at work. God knows and you know.

The question today is not whether you have heard God’s Word. You have heard it repeatedly. The question is whether you will do God’s Word. What are you going to do about it today? Will you hear it again and walk away and further deceive yourself? Or will you hear it and do something about it? Will you obey His Word today? The blessing of God awaits those who are willing to do His Word.