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"Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves" (James 1:22). Previous Study: Receiving the Word in Humility Effective Bible study is built on three key questions: What does the Bible say? What does it mean? How does it apply to my life? Each of those questions is important, but applying the Word must always be the highest goal. Knowledge without application is useless. Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize the importance of applying Scripture. For example, just prior…

“So [the king’s overseer] listened to [Daniel and his friends] in this matter and tested them for ten days. And at the end of ten days their appearance seemed better and they were fatter than all the youths who had been eating the king’s choice food. So the overseer continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and kept giving them vegetables” (Daniel 1:14-16). Previous Study: Integrity Conquers Fear When God wants to prove the quality of one’s commitment, He tests it. The test may…

"In humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls" (James 1:21). Previous Study: Receiving the Word in Purity Scripture speaks of a past, present, and future aspect of salvation. You have been saved from the penalty of sin (salvation), are being saved from the power of sin (sanctification), and will ultimately be saved from the presence of sin (glorification). At first glance James 1:21 may sound like it's written to unbelievers, urging them to receive the Word, which is able to redeem…