தியானம் - 2045
AATHAVAN – September 14, Monday,
2026
“Being a double-minded man,
unstable in all his ways.” — James 1:8 (NASB)
Even in our earthly life, if
we want to accomplish something, it is essential that we remain firm in the
decisions we make, without wavering. We should think carefully and consider
matters many times before making a decision. But once a decision has been made,
we must stand firmly and courageously by it without hesitation. Those who are
unable to make firm decisions will not be able to accomplish anything. Such
people are double-minded. If we are double-minded, we will always remain
unstable.
The same principle applies
to our spiritual life. Once we have decided to live for the Lord, we must never
turn back from that decision. A farmer who ploughs a field must look forward
and continue his work. If he ploughs only half of the field and then looks back
and stops, he will never be able to complete the ploughing, cultivate the
field, or see the harvest.
Likewise, we must remain
steadfast in the decision we have made to live for God. Otherwise, we will
become unworthy before Him. This is exactly what our Lord Jesus Christ said:
“No one, after putting his
hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62
(NASB)
Yes, beloved, sadly, many
Christians today are double-minded. They expect everything to happen according
to their wishes and want their prayers to be answered exactly as they desire.
When this does not happen, they grumble against the Lord and begin looking for
alternative ways. Even those who call themselves spiritual Christians are not
always an exception to this.
People were like this even
during the days of Elijah. We read:
“How long will you hesitate
between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.”
— 1 Kings 18:21 (NASB)
Yes, having two conflicting
thoughts will only make us hesitate and stumble along our way. We will not be
able to make progress in our lives.
When a person comes to
Christ and then begins looking back, another reason may be the pleasures of his
former sinful life. Old sinful friends and the days spent with them may come to
mind. As a result, many become double-minded and turn away from Christ. Once we
have run away from sinful ways, it is essential that we completely leave them
behind and forget them. If we turn back and look at them again, sin may pull us
back and cast us once more into the pit from which we escaped.
“For if, after they have
escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the
last state has become worse for them than the first.” — 2 Peter 2:20 (NASB)
The reasons for
double-mindedness in a person are a lack of faith and unnecessary alternative
thoughts. Therefore, we must be determined to know nothing except Christ and
must not desire to pursue anything that takes our attention away from Him. That
is why the Apostle Paul said:
“For I determined to know
nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” — 1 Corinthians 2:2
(NASB)
Let there be no
double-mindedness. Let there be no thoughts that draw us away from Christ. Let
us not put our hand to the plow and then look back. Instead, let us keep our
eyes fixed upon Christ, our goal, and continue our journey of faith with
steadfastness.
For, as today’s meditation
verse reminds us:
“Being a double-minded man,
unstable in all his ways.” — James 1:8 (NASB)
✍️ Bro. M. Geo Prakash






