During my personal study time right now I’m reading through Psalms and James (I know it’s an odd mix of Scripture). I was reading in James 1 this morning and I was struck by the following passage which is so pertinent to the culture we live in today.
James 1:22-25 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.
I believe one of the most obvious challenges in contemporary Christianity is we mistakenly assume that information automatically translates into transformation. However knowing something is true does not in and of itself ensure that the truth will make a significant difference in our lives.
We have more access to great information than ever before.
-Unbelievable Bible study tools available on the internet for stinking free.
-Phenomenal messages from the worlds’ best pastors one click away, thanks to podcasts.
-In-depth and engaging bible studies adorning the shelves of bookstores all across America.
So what’s the problem?
So here’s my two cents. In order to “stoop down” you have to “slow down.” There’s not a crisis of information, but of transformation. And the greatest enemy of transformation in my personal opinion, in a word, is hurry.
So slow down, stoop into God’s Word, actually do what it says, and see if the transformation doesn’t follow.












