Many things truth says can cut very deeply.  And it is foolish to deny that truth is a double edge sword.  The one who speaks about truth is just as likely to be cut  as the one who hears.  Nevertheless we are compelled to teach what we learn, or at least what we have heard.

Our inability to walk as God commands us will find its root in our willingness to listen.  Even though we have not yet heard the call to higher obedience,  we have certainly heard the call to lesser obedience.   If we had learned our lesson well before, we would find our ears willing to hear the next command.

The obvious question must then be asked.  It does no good for me to ask you the question.  Nor is it profitable that I should be asked by anyone.  For the answer must appear in action, not in words.

Are you living up to what you have already learned?