Today's Devotion: But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” (The Holy Bible : New International Version. electronic ed. Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 1996, c1984, S. Lk 6:49) This passage is taken from the parable of the wise and foolish builders. We are called upon, as Christians, to be doers of the word, not just hearers.

Today's Comments: If the lesson above can be summed up into one phrase, it is "practice what you preach." For human beings, this is a very hard thing to do. Yet, both James and Paul talk about the fruits of the spirit. As we grow in our knowledge of God and in our relationship with Him, He gives us the power to overcome worldly temptation, and we learn obedience. We move from being fed with milk and start on the solid food that we need to have so that we may become true imitators of Christ.