July 13

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. James 1:25

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
25. B W L I T P L O L A C T H B N A F H B A D O T W T M S B B I H D

Notes on verse:

“Perfect law”: In both the Old Testament and New Testament, God’s revealed, inerrant, sufficient and comprehensive Word is called “law” (Psalm 19:7). The presence of His grace does not mean there is no moral law or code of conduct for believers to obey. Believers are enabled by the Spirit to keep it.

“Liberty”: Genuine freedom from sin. As the Holy Spirit applies the principles of Scripture to believer’s hearts, they are freed from sin’s bondage and enabled to obey God (John 8:34-36).

It is a law of liberty because it frees from the principles of sin and death (Rom. 8:2-3; Gal. 5:1, 13). James also describes it as the royal law (2:8), for it is the law of the messianic King (Gal. 6:2).

Jesus said, if you love me, you will keep my commandments. The key word is continueth. He not only professes Christianity, but walks continuously in the salvation he has received. No one has to ask him if he is a Christian. His way of life shows the world that he is a Christian.

Everything we do should be done as unto the Lord. We are to work the work of an evangelist, until the Lord comes back. Even minutes before His return, we should be trying to win one more soul to Christianity.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

July 13
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1-2  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 138  —  2.0 minutes

New Testament
Luke 10:1-16  —  4.0 minutes
1 Thessalonians 3:1-6  —  2.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.0 minutes