“A Double-minded Man Is Unstable In All His Ways”

James 1:6-8

Double-minded is defined as wavering or undecided in mind; insincere; indecisive; uncertain.

We cannot be both certain and doubting. James writes of the doubting person that he is “like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” A doubter is a double-minded person. Jesus had in mind such a person when He spoke of the one who tries to serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. A double-minded person is restless and confused in his thoughts, his actions, and his behavior. Such a person is always in conflict with himself. One torn by such inner conflict can never lean with confidence on God and His gracious promises. Those who are double-minded do not have the faith spoken of in Hebrews 11, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

I come by tonight to let you know a double-minded person is easily swayed by doubt or uncertainty, which is the opposite of a follower of God. Dependence on God and love for Him is absolute, requiring a heart and mind and soul that is unified in its devotion and direction. This kills the spirit of double-mindedness. Be blessed and I love you!!! JE