2. A Double Minded Man
James 1:1-8

3. Introduction What is “double minded’?
“Wavering, uncertain, doubting, having divided interests.” (Thayer)
An attempt to honor two masters (Matthew 6:24)

4. Introduction Causes certain behavior Confusion, instability (Text)
Indecisiveness an admirable trait to some in the world, but not God

5. Lessons For The Undecided
Need to know where you are going
Sure of our decisions (James 5:12)
Some refuse to make decisions
Either for or against Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
Lip service not enough (Mark 12:28-34; Luke 6:46)

6. Lessons For The Undecided
Many in this category
Nonmembers who point out “flaws” in the Bible, church, preachers, etc.
Find it hard to believe that God would “send” someone to hell
Some members (Matthew 6:33)

7. Lessons For The Undecided
Lord demands commitment
Disciples “left all” (Luke 5:27, 28)
Living sacrifices (Romans 12:1)
Give ourselves (2 Corinthians 8:5)
Never said it would be easy

8. Why Be Single Minded? Nothing else will satisfy the Lord
Here to serve wholeheartedly (Luke 10:27)
Not pleased with half-hearted service (Revelation 3:15, 16)

9. Why Be Single Minded? To be happy with ourselves
No peace for the undecided
Wretched hours spent in indecision (Genesis 19:26)
Used by Jesus as an example (Luke 17:32)

10. Why Be Single Minded? Helps in making daily decisions
Easier if we put God first
Whether to assemble, pray, give is decided
Joseph’s determination (Genesis 39:9)
Daniel’s commitment (Daniel 1:8)
Each right decision borne of an earlier one

11. Why Be Single Minded? Being indecisive is a sign of weakness
World calls it tolerance
Doesn’t like confident people
Elijah said, “Choose,” not “Think about it” (1 Kings 18:21)

12. Conclusion
Are you double minded?
How committed are you to serve God?