Our text for November 23 is James 1:19-21. James tells us to be quick to hear, to be slow to speak, and to be slow to anger. If we get angry we will produce ungodliness. That is the opposite of what we want to produce. So James also tells us to put away all sin (all filthiness and rampant wickedness). And James tells us to receive the implanted word with meekness. Paul tells us the same kind of things. These commands are for believers. Some will say we can’t control our anger. But James is telling us that believers can control their anger. Paul tells us that the fruit of the Spirit should be exhibited in the lives of believers. In the same letter he also tells us to walk by the Spirit and to keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26). The implanted word is crucial to this endeavor. God the Father has saved us (James 1:18); He will continue the good work in us that He began.

Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 141 “Be Quick to Hear”, James 1:19-21.

  1. Introduction: Know This (19)
  2. Let Every Person
    2.1 Be Quick to Hear
    2.2 Be Slow to Speak
    2.3 Be Slow to Anger
  3. For the Anger of Man (20)
  4. Therefore (21)
    4.1 Put Away
    4.2 Receive
  5. Conclusion: Able to Save Your Souls

Scripture References: James 1:19-21; Proverbs 17:27-28; Proverbs 18:1-2; Galatians 5:22-23; James 4:6;

Next Sunday (November 30, 2025) we plan to start a short series on The Birth of Christ in Luke.