Read for This Week’s Study: James 1:23, 24; Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 6:27-38; Rom. 8:2-4; 12:9-18; 2 Pet. 1:4. Memory Text: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22). Jean Francois Gravelet, better known as “The Great Blondin,” became famous for walking across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. In September of 1860, the Prince of Wales had witnessed Blondin’s crossing of the falls with an assistant on his back. After the walk, Blondin turned to the British prince and offered to carry him across the falls too. Although the prince had heard of the man’s skills, and had even just seen them in action, he was still not ready to place his life in Blondin’s hands. The point is, of course, that hearing and seeing are not enough when it comes to a relationship with God. We may be intellectually convinced about the existence of God, the truth of the gospel, and the Second Coming. We may have even seen for ourselves the reality of God’s love and care. Yet, even with all that, we may not really be ready to commit ourselves fully into His hands, an action that would be revealed by our works. This is precisely why James emphasizes the importance of being doers, not just hearers, of the Word. * Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, October 25.
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