Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
The first part of this study is at JohnnyBdaily. James 1:21 King James Version (KJV) 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
What does this say to you? What James is advising us here is to get rid of all that is wrong in our lives and "humbly accept" the salvation message we have received, because it alone can save us.
The command to "lay aside all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness" refers to expressions of coarseness rather than immorality. We should not engage in vulgarity or wickedness.
The engrafted word in Greek is "emphutos" meaning implanted - the implanted message of the gospel should be received by Christians without hesitation.
"Able to save your souls" is talking about the effect the gospel has had on us once we accepted it.
Another reference is 1 Peter 2:1 King James Version (KJV)
"Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,"
"LAYING ASIDE" means to change (as in clothes) in ancient times, or putting off the old man and putting on the new man, just like a suit of clothes. This refers to us as Christians taking off the ragged and filthy clothes of sin (malice, guile, hypocrisies, envies, evil speakings) and putting on the New Man in Jesus Christ. One of love, compassion, and encouragement for our brethren. Put away the old! Bring on the new, the salvation, the love of Jesus!!
However, because you change clothes does not mean you are instantly "new", but you will have to grow in the Spirit. Will you falter and fall? Yes, but Jesus is standing there with His hand out to help you up as He did Peter when he walked to Christ from the boat. (on the water)
May your day be filled with the love of Christ and may you go forth with the strength God gives us. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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