Double Minded
October 7, 2025
Scripture Of The Day
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. (James 1:7-8) ESV
By Cheryl Henderson
I love the book of James. It is the most practical book in the New Testament. It deals with down-to-earth issues like hypocrisy, gossip, materialism, etc. It also teaches us that pride is the source of all conflict and humility is the key to a successful Christian life.
The one principle that has ministered to me the most is verses 7 & 8. I do not want to be double-minded. In the world we live in we are all pulled in forty different directions and we think that multi-tasking is a good thing. If we have ever experienced double-mindedness, we are out of focus. Our vision and drive are being pulled in more than one direction. When we use our attention for multiple purposes, tasks never get completed. Everything we do is compromised. Multitasking is said to be the myth of productivity. Living double-minded is the myth of fulfillment. We think it will render a fulfilling life, but the opposite happens. The Bible describes it as being tossed by the wind.
A very strong quality of a double-minded man is disloyalty. We can’t be married to purity and also be married to sin. We can’t be married to believing and also be married to doubting. To be loyal is to be allegiant to pursuing one way rather than multiple ways. Disloyalty is inevitable because a double-minded man is pursuing multiple contrary ideas.
God wants us to be completely submitted and sold out for Him so that we can focus and see the beauty and promise of the prosperous plans He has for us.