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My Attitude Governs My Receiving | Kong Hee

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of a life-giving river. However, he also observed that some parts of the river were barren and carried no blessings. Though the Word of God is spirit and life, there are people who will not benefit from it. 1) James says that the hearers (not doers) of the Word will not be blessed (James 1:22-23). These are people who learn but never practice what they learn. They... moreThe prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of a life-giving river. However, he also observed that some parts of the river were barren and carried no blessings. Though the Word of God is spirit and life, there are people who will not benefit from it. 1) James says that the hearers (not doers) of the Word will not be blessed (James 1:22-23). These are people who learn but never practice what they learn. They may feel strong emotions but never make any positive decisions. They may even have great resolve but never ever do anything to change. 2) Paul says that those who are blinded by unbelief will not receive light (2 Cor. 4:4). They have hardened their heart in unbelief and the blessings of God cannot reach them. Even Jesus could not do many mighty works in Nazareth because of their unbelief (Matt. 13:58). view page