How many times a day do you look in a mirror? Three, six, nine? More?

Since impressions are important, viewing ourselves in a mirror isn't vanity run amok unless narcism kicks in.

The apostle James exhorts us to be both hearers and doers of God's word. James likens being only a hearer to looking into a mirror and forgetting what one looks like.

How many total minutes a day do you look in a mirror? One, five, 10? More?

If Scripture is God's mirror for our lives, how many minutes daily do we look into God's mirror?

Yes, we are busy people and life is hectic. Still, Jesus commands us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.

Could our priorities be misplaced? Are we influenced with a person's looks more than one's character? Are we concerned with our physical appearance more than with our character?

In Revelation, Jesus warns us against being lukewarm about our faith.

What are some reasons we might not look into God's mirror daily?

Are we lazy, uninspired, unmotivated?

Is it really important what Scripture says to or about us?

Does God's grace trump obedience to his commandments?

Are we in denial about our accountability to God and Scripture?

In Romans, Paul states that God wants us conformed to the image of Jesus.

Does our current lifestyle reflect God's will for our lives?

If our looking into God's mirror is a perfunctory ritual or nada, shouldn't we confess our sin of being lukewarm?

James says if we submit and draw near to God, then God will draw near to us.

Let's repent by meditating daily on Romans 6 until the Holy Spirit anchors, deep within our spirit and soul, a lifestyle pleasing to God.

Russell Stephen Pang attends Faith Baptist Church. Expressions of Faith is a column that welcomes written works by leaders in faith and spirituality. E-mail faith@honoluluadvertiser.com or call 525-8035. Articles submitted to The Advertiser may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.