How many times a day do you see yourself in a mirror? There are mirrors all over the place: in your bedroom, the bathroom, the car, your purse, and the weight room. They’re all over the place and constantly remind you of what you look like.
Read James 1:22-25.
Think about this scenario: You’re heading out on a date that you’re pumped about and you’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time getting ready. You go for one last check in the mirror and see that you have a gigantic booger hanging out of your left nostril. You step away from the mirror to grab a tissue, forget the booger is there, and head out for the date. Wait . . . what? That’s impossible. You wouldn’t forget there’s a green boulder hanging out of your nose right before a date. That’s crazy.
James is saying that’s what we’re like when we see what we’re called to do in Scripture and don’t do it. We’re hearers and not doers. We see what’s in front of us (like the booger) and then just walk away and don’t address the issue. It’s crazy, right?
Something To Think About...
- What has this study on compassion made clear about what we’re called to do as believers?
- Are you being a hearer or a doer?
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