Q) How does one evaluate whether he is double-minded?
It isn't a matter of how much time we have spent in a church building,
how religious think we are.
ISAIAH 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your
ways my ways," declares the LORD.
With my graduated high school education and knowledge so far in God's
Word I'd like to compare it to how a potential Supreme Court justice
is evaluated. Questions are asked about what he believes about the
law, and then his previous decisions are evaluated for consistency
with regard to those beliefs.
Are our decisions consistent with our profession to make Jesus the
Lord of our life?
Please understand, I'm only speaking in general terms. If men
constantly used God's Word, in addition to worship, and using the
Sacraments, wouldn't they be reflected in the choices we make. A
single focus will show forth the fruit of repentance, works that
demonstrate the reality of our faith, a heart focus on Jesus. Works
won't save us, but they are a good indicator of a changed heart.
"They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being
abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate"
(Titus 1:16).
How well do our decisions line up with what we profess? May we be
single-minded through Christ!
This should come naturally from hearing the Word of God and keeping it Holy.
In my opinion it simply boils down to managing momentum that God set
in motion.God's Word and Sacraments are the tools and system to create, capture,
and sustain momentum for Christ! Let's not give up on them!
God's grace, and Gospel message is an amazing thing!
God Bless
Brian Arthur Lampe
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