DOUBLE MINDED

"A double minded man is unstable in all his ways". James 1:8 KJV 

Life is full of decisions and as humans, we all have a great possibility for error. We wait too long, we pay too much, we say the wrong thing and make the wrong decision. Some are making difficult decisions this very week, while some others don’t know it yet but will have a major decision to make next week. Life is full of choices. James says "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." In Greek, the word "double minded" literally means "two souled"; pulled apart in different directions, divided loyalties, divided priorities. We’ve all felt that way, when you’re trying to do two things at the same time and you’re not really sure what you want but you’ve got to make a decision.

Double-mindedness is devastating, because it makes you unstable. The word is translated "confused" in many parts of the Bible. It’s used to describe a drunk who’s staggering and unstable in all his ways. He’s saying, If you can’t make up your mind it produces an unstable lifestyle. All your ways will be unstable, constant turmoil. When you're double minded, you'll have unstable emotions, unstable relationships and your life will generally be unstable. Double mindedness can lead to a double life. 

Further Scripture Study: Proverbs 6:2 

Declare This: Dear Father, I receive wisdom for life. You are the Wisdom I need for any decision I have to take and I refuse to be pulled apart in different directions in Jesus name Amen.