Delusional

Am I delusional or am I a doer of the word. I love when a phrase sticks out when you read the bible. James 1:22 came out of nowhere. I have read James more than any other book of the bible. It was one of the first books I ever taught through and the second half of James one has always convicted me. But I never noticed or I do not ever remember noticing a phrase in the NAS that asks if I am deluding myself to think that all I have to do is hear the word. What a powerful picture. I have no desire to be called delusional. I know I always want to be someone who has a firm grasp of reality. In fact I get annoyed when I feel like people do not see things as the really are (or if I was honest, how I think they should be seen). But here James is saying you are delusional to think that all you have to do is hear the word and that makes you right with God. We are called to be effectual doers not forgetful hearers. Wow, I get the picture of a three year old being asked to get something and then never coming back with what you asked them to get. Then you ask them “why didn't you bring me what I asked you to bring.” They respond “I forgot.” How often do we say this to God. How often are we delusional. I know I switched to we. It is because it lessens the blow when I think of the fact that I am not the only delusional one. Not that I am always delusional. I think I am more than I like to realize but with time I hope by God's grace I will be better at doing what I know to be right. Again it is nice when the word comes alive.