James 1:25
But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
Looking in the mirror is a popular venture for a jr. high girl and guy. They love to see what they see. Their judgements are often, however, cruel as they disapprove of the new pimple or obvious facial flaw. One hair out of place can secure a teenage girl in front of a mirror more than a thousand chains. Self inspection through mirror-work is a part of life ... except when it comes to spiritual mirror-work. James tells us to look into God's Word, His "perfect" law and law of "liberty". He tells to not just "look" but to "abide by it" and something will take place ... we will be "blessed." Standing in front of a mirror for a long time in the morning will not change your bed-head look. But, standing in front of the mirror and having it inspire you to pick up a comb and brush will not only correct the problem but bring a more blessed day. So, too, with God's Word. It is not that we look at it. It is not that we simply read it (although the simple reading of God's Word gives the Spirit of God the Sword He needs to fight the flesh). We need to read it and act on it, through faith. We need to say to God, "I see what you are saying ... by faith I am going to pick up this brush and do something with my hair because I can see in your Word I need to." If we simply read a verse-a-day-to-keep-the-devil-away, we will find we are lacking. The key is to "abide" in God's Word and do the necessary mirror work for our lives. Proper mirror work gives us the ability to deal with those outside our lives (outside the window of our lives). So, before you do window-work, make sure you do mirror-work with God's Word.
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