You say you believe in God—but have you actually taken the time to know Him for yourself? 👀

Too many people build their beliefs around what a pastor said, what their family taught them, what they saw in a short clip, or what the world says about God… without ever opening the Bible for themselves.

In this episode of Living Radiance, on July 14,2026, we dive into Proverbs 14, the pursuit of wisdom, accountability, repentance, purpose, good works, and what it truly means to LIVE your faith—not just claim it.

📖 Stop letting the world tell you who God is. 🔥 Read His Word for yourself. 🙏🏽 Seek wisdom. 💡 Know what you believe—and why you believe it.

The Bible is accessible. The wisdom is there. The question is: Are you willing to read it?

Key Takeaways

• LaCole emphasized that lack of Bible reading leads to moral confusion, susceptibility to false prophets, and spiritual weakness
• Wealth was reframed beyond money to include health, wisdom, and good works.
• LaCole discussed a recurring theme from conversations she had during the week — people expressing confusion about faith, false prophets, and morality, yet none of them had personally read the Bible.
• Personal Bible reading is foundational to a genuine relationship with God.
• Relying solely on secondhand religious instruction, short media clips, or cultural assumptions about faith is insufficient.
• The Bible is free and widely accessible; lack of access is not a valid barrier.
• Black History, Education, and the Responsibility to Read
• The ability to read is a hard-won privilege that should not be taken for granted.
• Choosing not to read, especially the Bible, is a failure to honor both historical sacrifice and God's provision.
• Performative vs. Genuine Faith
• True godliness is measured by lifestyle, not church attendance or self-proclamation.
• Believers are called to love all people, pray for enemies, and do good works consistently — not selectively.

Action Items

• Begin or continue a daily practice of reading one chapter of Psalms and one chapter of Proverbs corresponding to the calendar date.
• Personally read and study the Bible rather than relying solely on secondhand teaching or media clips.
• Reflect on whether personal faith is genuinely lived out or performative, and make adjustments accordingly.

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You can always improve yourself and your situation. Walk in faith and move in purpose with love.

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