James 1:22 Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. (The Message)
Hot air, what is hot air? The Entourage Dictionary says: Impressive or boastful talk about achievements or intentions that has no substance.
Do we know people who talk hot air about their walk with God? Do they try to impress us with their words? Maybe they use all sorts of Scripture in their language or go to church just so people will see them. They want us to think they have faith. But do they or is it only a façade?
We don't know what is in their hearts and they may sincerely think just talking is sufficient for God. But only talking about God every day isn't enough, it's not real faith, no matter what we think. God wants us to not only listen to His Word, but live it every day.
Let's not deceive ourselves with our words. Let's put those words into practice and be committed to 'doing' His Word.
Nancy
