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What exactly is a double-minded man? I know that I can feel one way one day, and then feel something different the next. Sometimes I think I am just wishy-washy. Am I a double-minded man? I am not double-minded as far as the Lord goes though. Your thoughts, please.
What exactly is a double-minded man? I know that I can feel one way one day, and then feel something different the next. Sometimes I think I am just wishy-washy. Am I a double-minded man? I am not double-minded as far as the Lord goes though. Your thoughts, please.
As you know, this word is only found in 2 places,and only in the Book of James.
My Young's Analytical says it means, two souled.
My Greek lexicon says, inconstant, fickle.
Of course both of them say 'double-minded' also.
I think those discriptions pretty well covers it.
I would say, it has nothing to do with your feelings, but everything to do what what you say. If you tell one person one thing, and some one else something differant about the same subject. It may be likened to 'mealy-mouthed'....telling others what you think they want to hear ?
Well in my understanding one has to read vv. 6-8 to get the context of the question you are asking. It is that of a person who will not trust God, he is as unstable as a wave. He is not asking in faith. There is doubt.
( look up Eph. 4:14).
He is doubleminded because he trusts God but yet does not trust completely. His heart is not simply given up to God.
James 4:8 goes along with this verse.
God is always ready to accept those who truly come Him. The doubleminded are those Christians divided in their heart's love between God and the world.
The person is bouncing back and forth like in Eph. 4:14 it says toss to and fro..
He is not trusting completely!!!
Well in my understanding one has to read vv. 6-8 to get the context of the question you are asking. It is that of a person who will not trust God, he is as unstable as a wave. He is not asking in faith. There is doubt.
( look up Eph. 4:14).
He is doubleminded because he trusts God but yet does not trust completely. His heart is not simply given up to God.
James 4:8 goes along with this verse.
God is always ready to accept those who truly come Him. The doubleminded are those Christians divided in their heart's love between God and the world.
The person is bouncing back and forth like in Eph. 4:14 it says toss to and fro..
He is not settled!!!
Then I am not a double-minded man then because I am not divided in my heart between God and the world. I just am not sure what is the best decisions to make at times when things come up in my life.
An unstable person in all of his ways. An ambiguous person who wants to be a Godly person and have Heavenly aspirations,but still puts his trust on the things of the world ,that would be a double-minded person. It is a person who is not consistent with his daily walk with the Lord
Then I am not a double-minded man then because I am not divided in my heart between God and the world. I just am not sure what is the best decisions to make at times when things come up in my life.
Yes, we all face times of decisions and pray about it and ask God for wisdom in the situation. And we might not be completely sure and we step out in faith trusting and God either shuts the door or opens it in all things.
Doubleminded is someone who ask God and yet their not trusting His love and wisdom in any given circumstance or situation. Whatever it maybe!!! Their heart is not complete in His love and trusting Him!!! Just like Noland said, their not consistent!!
What exactly is a double-minded man? I know that I can feel one way one day, and then feel something different the next. Sometimes I think I am just wishy-washy. Am I a double-minded man? I am not double-minded as far as the Lord goes though. Your thoughts, please.
Hi PG,
I think you've gotten some very good responses so far.
You're not double-minded or lacking in faith.....you are probably just indecisive and afraid of making the wrong decision. Your faith is what got you through some very recent tough times, and God made a decision for you. Feel good about it, and when the Devil tries to put negative thoughts in your head, rebuke him in the name of Jesus Christ!!!
Well in my understanding one has to read vv. 6-8 to get the context of the question you are asking. It is that of a person who will not trust God, he is as unstable as a wave. He is not asking in faith. There is doubt.
( look up Eph. 4:14).
He is doubleminded because he trusts God but yet does not trust completely. His heart is not simply given up to God.
James 4:8 goes along with this verse.
God is always ready to accept those who truly come Him. The doubleminded are those Christians divided in their heart's love between God and the world.
The person is bouncing back and forth like in Eph. 4:14 it says toss to and fro..
He is not trusting completely!!!
Yes, this is a good explanation. I should have spent more time reading the entire chapter.
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