JAMESKeep the Faith

James 1:19-26Obedience to the Word: Fuel for aSteadfast Faith

Our Words Reveal our Faithfulness to God

• Steadfast. James 1:25• Jesus. Matt 12:33-37, 15:11• Proverbs 18:21

Characteristics of Faithful SpeechJames 1:19

• Listen More. “quick to hear”• Talk Less. “slow to speak”– Prov 29:20– Ecc 5:2

• Calm Down. “slow to anger” (Source: Ray Pritchard)

Problem Speech

• Listen More. “quick to hear”• Talk Less. “slow to speak”– Prov 29:20– Ecc 5:2

• Calm Down. “slow to anger” Source: Ray Pritchard

Gossip Lying

SlanderFlattery

Deceit

SwearingBoast

MurmurExaggerate

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• Failure to listen

ARROGANCE

• Badgering people• Seeking affirmation

FEAR

• Impressing others• Flattery• Exaggeration• Slander• Busybody• Gossip• Careless opinion• Angry wordsPRIDE

• Contentious words• Lying• Strife• Slander• Murmuring• Cruel words• Rebellious words• Defiling• sulking

ANGER

• Dirty jokes• Double meaning• Derogatory

LUST

How Can I Change? James 1:18-26

• 1:18 “brought forth by Word”• 1:21 “receive implanted Word”• 1:22 “doers of Word”• 1:23 “hearer like a man who

forgets”• 1:24 “law of Liberty”

How does GOD’s WORD Change MY WORDS?

• Destined for something great. 1:18• Inspiration, not information 1:22• Define everything by God’s Word

1:25• 1 Week – Bible First!