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August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 admin Scott Henry

DOERS OF THE WORD

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”—James 1:22 In our text, James tells us it is not

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August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SIMPLE SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and My God!You alone, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, uphold the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all that dwells in

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August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 admin Scott Henry

REDEMPTION BY CHRIST ALONE!

“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”—James 2:10 The law of

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August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 admin Scott Henry

ASSURANCE OF OUR FUTURE

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to

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August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and my God, Thank You, Father, for saving me from sin, Satan, death, Hell, and Your coming wrath!Thank You for

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August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 admin Scott Henry

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”—John 10:11 In the words of our text, the

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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 admin Scott Henry

THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”

Few hymns have emerged from deeper sorrow than It Is Well With My Soul. Its author, Horatio Gates Spafford, was a successful

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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 admin Scott Henry

LEARNING CONTENTMENT

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”—1 Timothy 6:6 The Apostle Paul says to be content, be satisfied with the necessities of

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August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and My God, Thank You for saving me from all my sin, guilt, misery, and the Hell that I have

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July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 admin Scott Henry

OVERCOMING DISCONTENTMENT

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.  For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing

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DOERS OF THE WORD

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
—James 1:22

In our text, James tells us it is not enough to just hear the Word of God. Yes, we must listen attentively to the Word, but James says we must do what the Word says. Obedience to the Word of God must become a way of life for every believer. And James writes in the present tense and imperative mood, which means we are commanded to “keep on continually being doers of the Word.”

The word “doers” characterizes the practice of a person’s life. Doctors practice medicine; Mechanics practice working on engines; Nurses practice nursing; Farmers practice farming. Preachers practice preaching. They are doers of the work by trade. It’s their life’s work. They practice it almost every day. In the same way, a true believer practices living according to God’s Word everyday as a new creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). In Titus 3:8, the Apostle Paul wrote, “This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed God should be careful to maintain good works.” And in Titus 3:14, we read, “And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.” The English word “maintained” is translated from the Greek word “proistemi”, which can also be translated “practice.”

Therefore, a mark of true saving faith is a willingness to receive the Word of God with meekness and a desire to apply it in your life. Is this you? How well do you receive the preaching of God’s Word? Do you humbly obey and desire to hear more? “But be doers of the Word and not hearers only.” The phrase “hearers only” comes from an ancient term used for auditors. An auditor is one who listens but does not do the work. Jesus described the Pharisees in this way in Matthew 23:2-3, when He said, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.” What about you? Are you an auditor of the Word, or a doer of the Word?

Friday Devotional: August 21, 2026
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Pastor S. Henry
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