Sitting in the pews every Sunday, I looked the part of a devout Christian, but my weekdays told a different story. It was only after facing this uncomfortable truth that I began to turn sermons into action and truly embody the teachings of Christ. Our latest episode is a heartfelt call to examine the authenticity of our faith—a journey from being mere hearers of the Word to becoming its diligent doers. Reflecting on James 1:22, we discuss the immense gap between passive listening and transformative action, and how stepping out of self-deception can lead to a richer, more grounded spiritual life.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing and avoiding the 'big dumb mistake' of simply listening to the word of God without applying it in one's life.
• Understanding how growing up in church doesn't necessarily equate to living a Christian lifestyle.
• The spiritual and practical dangers of self-deception in the life of a believer.
• The importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, as instructed in James 1:19.
• Encouragement for Christians to avoid favoritism and to exercise control over their speech as elements of authentic faith.

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About the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, and If You Only Knew.

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