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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.<\/p>\n

\u2014James 1:22<\/a><\/p>\n

Thoughts on Today’s Verse…<\/h4>\n

What we know and what we believe are not all that significant if they do not show up in the way we live our daily lives. Unfortunately, most of us know more truth than we obey. Pure and simple, faith not lived out in everyday life is not genuine faith; it is a facade (James 2:14-15, 17, 18, 20<\/a>). Just as Jesus had told us to put into practice what we have learned from him (Matthew 7:23-27<\/a>), his brother James reminds us of the same thing: when we learn the truth of God’s word, there is only one thing left for us to do: obey it and put it into practice!<\/p>\n

My Prayer…<\/h4>\n

Holy God, please help us put into practice what we know to be your will for us and the truth you have given to us. And please, dear LORD, help us do it with passion today, and to do it day after day, until we come into your presence in glory. In the name of the LORD Jesus, I pray. Amen.<\/p>\n

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today’s Verse are written by Phil Ware. Questions or comments can be sent to help@verseoftheday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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