[Let the Bible Transform, Not Just Inform]( Current Teaching Series [40 Days in the Word]( [Listen to Today's Broadcast]( [Let the Bible Transform, Not Just Inform](
By Rick Warren â 06/24/2023 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= âEveryone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.â Matthew 7:24 (NIV) Did you know studying the Bible can be dangerous? In fact, the results of Bible study could be disastrous! Sounds strange, I know. But God intended for us to apply the Bible to our livesânot just read it. So when you read Godâs Word but donât apply it, the foundation of your life may crumble. At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says, âEveryone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rockâ (Matthew 7:24 NIV). That wise manâs house stayed strong through the storm.  But then Jesus spoke about someone else: âEveryone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sandâ (Matthew 7:26 NIV). You probably know how the story goes: The foolish personâs house collapses during the storm. God has given you the Bible for transformation, not just information. When you apply it, youâre building a firm foundation for your life. Here are three more reasons itâs important that you apply Godâs Word to your life: 1. Knowledge produces pride if you donât apply truth to your life. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 8:1, âKnowledge puffs up while love builds upâ (NIV). Christians can be the most cantankerous, evil, mean-spirited, critical, judgmental people the world has knownâif we never take the extra step and apply the Bible to our lives. Thatâs because knowledge on its own produces pride. Instead, God wants you to apply that knowledge in love. 2. Knowledge requires action. James 1:22 says, âDo not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it saysâ (NIV). What a person knows should be reflected in what that person does. You canât grow spiritually just by taking notes on a Bible study. God expects you to follow his commandsâtheyâre not optional! 3. Knowledge increases responsibility. The Bible says, âRemember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do itâ (James 4:17 NLT). When you study the Bible, God will show you areas of your life that need to be changed. And once he shows you those areas, heâll hold you responsible for what heâs shown you. A deeper knowledge of Scripture equals a greater responsibility to follow it. As you study and apply Godâs Word, youâll be building a strong foundation that will keep you steady during lifeâs storms. [PLAY todayâs audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - What do you do with your sermon notes once you leave church or with your Bible study notes once your quiet time is finished? How can you use them to help you apply Godâs Word to your life?
- Think about your words and actions of the last hour. Do they reflect what God has been teaching you lately from his Word?
- What has God called you to do through your study of his Word that you still need to follow through on? Where will you spend eternity? God proved his goodness through his Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible says, âFor God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal lifeâ (John 3:16 CSB). Are you ready to trust God to fulfill his promise of eternal life? If so, pray this simple prayer: "Dear God, I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesusâ name I pray. Amen." If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at use Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. Iâd like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [Let the Bible Transform, Not Just Inform]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= [Get Pastor Rick's Bible Study Methods when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( Matching Grant Doubles Your Gift, Doubles Your Impact! Thank you for your generous gift below to help take the Gospel into all the world and make disciples of nearly every nation through messages about the hope of Jesus. Your support of Daily Hope helps change lives, now and for eternity. And as thanks for your giftâdoubled by the $50,000 Matching Grantâweâll send you Pastor Rickâs Bible Study Methods, an easy-to-understand reference book to help you unlock the wonderful truths of Scriptureâso you can live the abundant life God made you for. [LEARN MORE]( [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)]( Includes 7 full-length messages from Pastor Rick's series 40 Days in the Word. [LEARN MORE]( [Series Summary]( Message 1: Building My Life on the Bible
Message 2: Why Can I Trust the Bible?
Message 3: How the Bible Changes Us
Message 4: Seeing What God Wants Me to See
Message 5: How to Study a Bible Passage
Message 6: Understanding the Meaning of a Biblical Text
Message 7: Integrating God's Word into My Life [PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST]( Pastor Rick Warren [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( Enjoy today's devotional? Listen to Pastor Rickâs daily audio teaching at [PastorRick.com]( Did someone forward this devotional to you? [Subscribe to Pastor Rick Warren's Daily Devotional.]( Rick Warren is the founding pastor of [Saddleback Church]( one of Americaâs largest and most influential churches. Pastor Rick is the author of the New York Times bestseller [The Purpose Driven Life](. His book [The Purpose Driven Church]( was named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the 20th century. Pastor Rick created [The PEACE Plan]( to address the five global giantsâspiritual emptiness, self-serving leadership, poverty, disease, and illiteracyâthrough the power of ordinary people in the local church. His Daily Hope broadcast and daily devotionals are offered around the world. You can listen to the broadcast or sign up for the free devotionals at [PastorRick.com](. © 2023 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission. You can unsubscribe by clicking the link below.
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