SWIFT TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO WRATH (James 1:19-20)
The rest of this chapter sets forth the practical righteousness which should characterize those who have been born again by the Word of Truth. We know that we were begotten by the word in order to manifest the truth of God.
1. SWIFT TO HEAR - This means that we should be ready to hear the Word of God, as well as all godly counsel and admonition. We should be teachable by the Holy Spirit.
2. SLOW TO SPEAK - James cautions us to be guarded in our conversation. Even nature itself teaches us this. Solomon would have agreed heartily with James (Proverbs 13:3).
3. SLOW TO WRATH - Anyone who is quick-tempered does not produce the kind of righteousness which God expects from His children. Those who lose their temper give people a wrong impression about Christianity (Proverbs 16:32).
The rest of this chapter sets forth the practical righteousness which should characterize those who have been born again by the Word of Truth. We know that we were begotten by the word in order to manifest the truth of God.
1. SWIFT TO HEAR - This means that we should be ready to hear the Word of God, as well as all godly counsel and admonition. We should be teachable by the Holy Spirit.
2. SLOW TO SPEAK - James cautions us to be guarded in our conversation. Even nature itself teaches us this. Solomon would have agreed heartily with James (Proverbs 13:3).
3. SLOW TO WRATH - Anyone who is quick-tempered does not produce the kind of righteousness which God expects from His children. Those who lose their temper give people a wrong impression about Christianity (Proverbs 16:32).
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