Double minded: twofold: twain: unstable:

allegory: double "Abraham Abraham": in Genesis 22:11
allegoric double minded "Moses Moses": in Exodus 3:4
double "Lord Lord": in Mt 7:21,22; 25:11; Lk 6:46; 13:25
dble "Rabi Rabi" of "Jerusalem Jerusalem":  Mt 23; Lk 13
mention of double minded "Martha Martha" in Luke 10:41
the mention of double minded "Simon Simon": in Luke 22:31
mention of  double "verily verily": in gospel according to John
mention of double minded "Saul Saul": in Acts 9:4; 22:7; 26:14

Related Pages: allegory of double minded   proselyte: twofold: more the child of hell

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Double Minded: a double minded man [is] unstable 

                      double minded (Greek): //  diqucov  //  dipsuchos   //  dip'-soo-khos  // 
                                                     1) double minded: unstable(unsettled): restless: not at rest(peace)
                                          1a) wavering (this<-->that), uncertain (not knowing), doubting
                                          1b) divided in interest (instead of rightly dividing word of truth)

                            unstable (Greek): //  akatastatov  //  akatastatos   //  ak-at-as'-tat-os  //
                                                     1) unstable, inconstant(fickle, capricious), restless(unsettled)   

The term "double minded" is mentioned only twice in the Bible: in James 1:8 and James 4:8. Yet allegorically double minded is mentioned more often by the mention of double (twain) things, such as "Abraham Abraham" in Genesis 22:11, and "Moses Moses" in Exodus 3:4, and "Lord Lord" in Matthew 7:21,22; 25:11; Luke 6:46; 13:25, and "Jerusalem Jerusalem" in Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34, and "verily verily" in the gospel according to (double minded) John, and "Martha Martha" in Luke 10:41, and "Simon Simon" in Luke 12:31, and "Saul Saul" in Acts 9:4; 22:7; 26:14.

Perhaps there is also some connection between being double minded and a twoedged sword; For a sharp twoedged sword coming out of the mouth of a priestly figure in Revelation 1:16 (as the voice that spake with John from behind: time past) seems to both bite and smite; bites all seven angels of all seven churches and smites nations later on in Revelation. In contrast, the word of God: grace: is "sharper than any twoedged sword": Hebrews 4:12. Hence we find both an unrisen and risen Jesus upbraided cites and apostles, but God upbraideth not: James 1:5. So, when asking for wisdom which is not wavering, we should ask the God who giveth liberally, to all, and upbraideth not.

Three other instances are a double mention, yet notably different. For example the first mention of Amen in the Bible is a doulbe "Amen, amen" in Numbers 5:22 by woman to being both blessed and cursed by her priest; Notably followed by twelve amens to being cursed by all the people. Perhaps such is why one of two mentions in "verily verily" John, of Jesus calling his mother "Woman" (perhaps neither being a compliment), is included among his seven last utterances, a Menorah seven, like Genesis 1:1 in Hebrew, having double things: aleph/tahv in the midst of seven which are considered as one: light (day): the seventh day (light); Seven last utterances that also have this double mention "My God, my God" (Psalms 22:1; Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34) followed by "forsaken" x3. Yet in Matthew 27 it is "Eli Eli" and in Mark 15 it is "Eloi Eloi"; Notably "cried" at the "ninth hour" with a "loud voice" (12 instances of "loud voice" in Revelation). Another instance where there is a double mention with the first mention Capitalized is the case of Judas "also" betrayed him) saying "Master, master" in Mark 14:45. The result is Judas "burst" asunder in the midst (Acts 1:18); "burst" being by putting new wine (grace) in old bottles (laws), which is noted in Mark 2:22 and Luke 5:37.  Yet it is all the disciples in the same (fellow) ship who also said "Master, master" we perish, in Luke 8:24's crossing of the lake with Jesus on board. Such is followed by double rebuke to the wind (spirit) and to the raging water (word). Both ceased. Then there was a calm. But also a question was posed to them: where is your faith?

Concerning faith, Paul mentions whatsoever is not of faith is sin: Romans 14:23, and the law is not of faith: Galatians 3:12. So our faith should be in grace, since only faith pleases God: Hebrews 11:6. On the other hand what doesn't please God is sacrifice, which is of the law: Hebrews 10. So God will have mercy, and not sacrifice; Which is to say grace, and not law; Which is to say life, and not death. In the case of what God will have, compared to what God will not have, it seems to be merciful mercy that nullifies sacrifice, pure grace that nullifies law, eternal life that nullifies death.

In each case it allegorically denotes being double minded, whether law vs law or laws vs grace; as if divided against itself as law vs law or else still being division(war) and not peace as laws vs grace. We have the mind of Christ (Christ is the end of the law, thereby the end of being double minded). For "the end of the law" is the end of all law vs law and laws vs grace divisions; leaving only grace.


In modern terminology double minded could be called bi-polar, which is as being mentally unstable. In the national realm it could be India vs Pakistan, or Israel vs Palestine, or bi-polar USA vs USA. In the childish realm it would be children vs children. In the servant realm it's servants vs servants. In each case it's know not vs know not; a sides war instead of peace; a blame game instead of unity. So both sorts of children are exhorted to "be no more children"; And both sorts of servants are exhorted to be "no more a servant". For when perfect-ion comes part-iality is to be done away; Which is to allegory say "all" is neither "many" nor "few", "a more excellent way" is neither "broad" nor "narrow" minded, and "the Saviour of the world" is not a personal Saviour having partiality. It could also allegorically be said "greatest" of three things never fails is neither "great" nor "greater"; as great can also be "great terror" of "great tribulation" and greater can also be "greater damnation". So let us remember "there is no respect of persons with God", only against God; And better of two things is not what's best for all. For better is only better for some, not all, and God will be all  in all.


In each case the double mention allegorically denotes being double minded: twain: twofold: "unstable": emotionally unable to stay on a steady course: restless: not at peace: inconstant: unsteady, likely to unpredictably change: fickle: unreliable, due to perverse changeability: capricious: unpredictable, motivated by whim, fancy, stress. So prior to mention of "a double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways" in James 1:8, James speaks of "wavering", and of "driven": law driven instead of grace led (if led of the Spirit, not under the law: Galatians 5:18),


and allegorically as unstable as a wave of the sea is "tossed" to<-->fro by law<-->law winds (spirits) instead of calm: still (be still and know that I am God: Psalms 46:10; Peace, be still: Mark 4:39) by being "led of the Spirit" to "grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (not driven by law and lie), and "go on unto perfection": grace (void of law)-->mercy (void of sacrifice)-->peace (void of confusion). For God is not [the author] of confusion (law), but of peace (grace); Which things are an allegory.

    Abraham double minded "Abraham Abraham" when he'd offer his son as a sacrifice unto law.
    Moses is double minded "Moses Moses" when he'd turn back to a burning bush not consumed.
    Sheeple are double minded & not known by the master of the house when saying "Lord Lord".
    Jerusalem is double "Jerusalem Jerusalem" for killing (lawing) prophets and stoning (lawing) them.
    Martha is double minded "Martha Martha" when she's "cumbered" and "troubled" about Mary.
    Peter is double minded "Simon Simon" when not converted and about to deny the Lord thrice.
    A gospel according to John is the only double "verily verily" gospel of four: Mt, Mk, Lk, John.
    Paul is double minded "Saul Saul" when vexing God's grace with law law, persecutes the Lord.
    For as Solomon says, of the law, in Ecclessiastes: it's "all vanity and vexation of Spirit (Grace)".


Mention of "twofold" in Matthew 23:15 and of "twain" mentioned often throughout scriptures also speaks of being double minded. A proselyte is twofold: "more the child of hell(law)" than childish scribes, Pharisees: hypocrites, fools, vipers, serpents, and blind guides who sat in Moses' seat: Law.
Such is to allegorically say a proselyte is law law: twofold: double minded: unstable: restless. For Jesus brought division and not peace: Luke 12:51, and "did not give them rest(peace)": Hebrews 4:8. So it is written peace with God and eternal salvation is "through Jesus --> Christ", only "in Christ" thereof; And reconciling the world to God is done "in Christ", not in two Sons Jesus. Furthermore reconciled is neither to two Sons Jesus nor to false/true Christs rise and arise, but notably "to God". God is not a man that he should lie (law), neither Son of man that he should repent (change). So


Yet mention of double minded refers to a man, not a child, in James 1:8; So it allegorically speaks of adults still being childish. A childish-adult is an oxy-moron with a bad ending: moron (know not). "Know not" speaks of children and servants, differ not; And both constantly require forgiveness, since they err, by mixing law and grace, are contrary things that cannot co-exist in true peace. So to have true peace, we have to be decisive about Law or Grace, one only being the Lord of Lords. Since the end of the biblical God shew is already written as the end to endure unto to be saved; And not only in Revelation 22:21's conclusion of the Holy Bible containing Old and New Testaments, but also in the decisive conclusions of all Pauline Epistles, then it should thereby be obvious (evident from evidence) that "the Lord" of (plural) Lords is Grace: Unity of One Spirit:

    Oneness isn't double minded, but one body of one mind and one accord of one spirit:
    1Corinthians 6:17 he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (grace: and truth thereof)
    1Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body (body of Christ)
    Ephesians 2:18 through him (thru J-->C) we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father
    Ephesians 4:4 [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope
    Philippians 1:27 ...stand fast in one spirit with one mind (of Christ is the end of the law)
    Note: one mind strives together for the faith of the gospel, and "the law (lie) is not of faith"
    2Corinthians 13:11 finally...be perfect, be of good(God) comfort, of one mind, live in peace
    Philippians 2:2 be likeminded, having the same(JC) love, [being] of one accord, of one mind
    1Peter 3:8 Finally, [be ye] all of one mind (1Corinthians 2:16 "we have the mind of Christ")

        All of One mind: The mind of Christ (Christ = the end of the law: Romans 10:4)
    Romans 10:4 Christ is the end of the law;  And not the mend of the law: Luke 5:35-37
    So Christ abolished the law(enmity), to end all the law vs law and laws vs grace divisions
    Leaving us with grace only, no divisions, so there be "no schism" in "the body of Christ".
    For there should be no schism (law: divisions: partiality) in the body: 1Corinthians 12:25.


In James 1:8 it notes a double minded man is unstable in all his ways. So the mention of being double minded = unstable (twain, twofold, restless, inconstant, fickle, capricious) notably refers to plural "ways". So James 4:8's mention of double minded also refers to plural things: hands, sinners, hearts; And speaks of "ye" (ye do err, greatly and alway) when referring to such double minded sheeple. "Ye" seems to be the allegoric plural of "you" in verses containing both ye/you as if denoting before/after. Ye refers to law and you refers to grace in most of the ye/you scenarios. Eg: in 1Peter 5:10's ye/you (before/after) scenario, the God of all grace (no law at all) makes you perfect (grace) after ye suffer (law). Suffer notably happens in CJ: mirrorly the reverse of JC: 2Timothy 3:12: "All who will live godly (childish) in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution". Suffering and persecution occur when adding law to grace, thereby vexing(frustrating) God's grace. For law makes grace "no more grace" in the same manner death makes life no more life. So when Paul's finally fully converted, he says: "I do not frustrate (law: vex: persecute) the grace of God"; Which is to say he no longer adds death to life by adding sacrifice to mercy by adding law to grace.


The only foundation laid to build on is Jesus Christ: Matthew 1:1 ... 1Corinthians 3:11; For Jesus Christ is the same yester day, to day, and for ever: Hebrews 13:8; So we're told to be of "the same" mind. Jesus Christ neither obeyed nor disobeyed any law, rather he gave no "place" (2nd finished) to law other than law being a contrary part to be done away by coming of grace and truth (about law). When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away: 1Corinthians 13:11. Law is not perfect nor merciful; but faulty and merciless. So when grace (truth) comes, law (lie) is to be done away, in the same manner a child puts away Santa Clause (lie) when becoming an adult (man kind). It's like putting away ignorance when understanding comes. So Solomon exhorts: "with all thy getting (of wisdom), get understanding": Proverbs 4. We are to get it: understanding, and to the point of no misunderstanding at all; so thereby no schism in the body.

Double minded seems to be akin to being "carnally minded" (law mindead), which "is death"; Instead of being "spiritually minded" (grace minded; Christ minded), is life and peace: Romans 8:6. So there seems to be schism (law) and divisions (denominations) among carnal minded sheeple who play the blame game, but only grace and peace among spiritually minded people. For there is no consensus among carnal minded Christians, but rather schism and divisions. So Paul says to "mark" and "avoid" them which cause divisions, for there should be no schism in the body of Christ is not dividead. For Christ is the end of the law: Romans 10:4, and not the mend of law: Luke 5:35-37. So we're not called the body of Jesus, but called "the body of Christ"; of "through Jesus-->Christ", "in Christ" thereof there is peace (not confusion) with God and "eternal life" of "eternal salvation". For in Jesus there's temporal salvation followed by destruction, due to grace + law is as life + death. For "Jesus" was "made under the law", "of woman" (being deceived, was in the transgression); But "Christ" is the end of the law. So there is a difference between "Jesus" and "Christ" to learn; Also a difference between the God (Law) on high and the higher God (Grace):


Double minded also seems to be akin to "high minded"; for in divided L/R heavens "on high" it's either a law vs law or laws vs grace sides war; With such law vs law being as loser vs loser: "divided against itself", and being right of laws vs grace is still division and not peace instead of peace and not divided. So Paul says "mind not high things" (Romans 12: 16) and "be not high minded" (Romans 11:20; 1Timothy 6:17), as "high minded" is listed among "unholy" things  to "from such turn away": 2Timothy 3. So leave high minded: carnal minded: double minded: unstable to go on unto perfection: grace void of law = mercy void of sacrifice = peace void of confusion. So "the last trump" played by Paul (called "the token in every epistle") is: Grace with you all. Amen.

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