Am I slow to speak and to anger when I hear the Word?
Yesterday
We began LOOKING at ‘how’ we respond to the Word of God.
Do you remember the first command to receive God’s Word?
Today
We want to continue to LOOK at the right response to the Word of God.
Open GODcha to the Book of James.
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Let’s Bow Before the Lord
Oh Lord, I pray that we would be quick to hear Your holy Word to us today. Please may You grant us the understanding we need to be transformed and glorify You! Thank you!
LOOK at What God Says
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Where will you begin?
Begin By Reading
Let’s Read James 1:19-27 again asking the 5W’s and H
Concentrate on verses 19-20.
When we hear the Word of God, what must everyone be slow to do?
Have you ever been angry after hearing the Word of God?
What did you do?
LISTEN…
Am I slow to speak when I hear the Word?
What must I do to be slow to speak?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
Unlock the Meaning
Let’s open up slow, speak, and anger that are Key Words.
Understand God’s Words
Check Out the Meaning
Check em out! They’re just a tap away.
Slow, bradús; Adjective meaning slow, i.e. not hasty (Jas 1:19).
Speak, laléō; preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. To use the voice without any necessary reference to the words spoken, thus differing from légō.
Anger, orgeâ; Any violent commotion of mind; indignation, anger, wrath, especially as including desire for vengeance, punishment,
REMEMBER: the Grammar for ‘be’: quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger are all imperatives – commands.
These are NOT optional!
Let’s put the definitions back into the text.
“everyone must be…slow [not hasty] to speak [use voice without any necessary reference to the words spoken] and slow [not hasty] to anger [any violent commotion of mind; indignation, anger, wrath];”
Let’s Check Out Other Truths About
‘Slow to Speak’ and Anger
CR-Cross References-Word Search Tutorial >
Remember: THINK and REASON by asking the 5W’s and H.
And as you LOOK at these Cross References,
Engage With God!
HEAR God Speak
LISTEN And Respond to God!
1. As we think about slow to speak, what does God say about speech?
a. When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. (Pro 10:19)
LISTEN…
What do you hear the Spirit saying?
Do I like to hear myself talk?
Do I talk too much?
Or, do I try to restrain my lips, knowing with too many words there is a risk of sin?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
b. The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. (Pro 13:3)
LISTEN…
Am I able to guard my mouth?
When have I not guarded my mouth?
What ruin has it brought?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
c. He that has knowledge restrains his words. (Pro 17:27)
LISTEN…
When provoked to anger, am I able to hold back, restrain, from speaking?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
d. Instead of slow to speak, the lawyer argued with Jesus. (Luk 10:25-29)
LISTEN…
Do I argue with those who speak forth God’s Word?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
2. When I do speak, what should I speak? Why?
a. Open my mouth and praise God. (Luk 1:64)
b. Open my mouth longing for more of the Word. (Psa 119:31)
c. Man’s words DO NOT have power, but it is God’s Word that has the power. (Heb 4:12)
d. God’s Word is useful in doctrine, reproof, correction and training us. (2Ti 3:16)
e. When we speak, we must be sure we handle the Word accurately. (2Ti 2:15)
LISTEN…
What do I speak?
Do I open my mouth and praise God?
Do I speak my opinion, and/or other’s opinions?
Or, am I careful to stay silent until I can speak God’s Word accurately?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!’
Let’s Check Out Other Truths About
‘Slow to Anger’
1. Why does James say we must be slow to anger?
Because the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. (Jam 1:20)
Understand: this implies there are those who do get angry towards the Word.
LISTEN…
When and why have I been angry after hearing the Word of God?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
2. What do you learn from Proverbs about anger?
a. He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. (Pro 14:29)
b. A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. (Pro 15:18)
LISTEN…
Am I slow to anger, or quick tempered?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
3. What does Jesus tell us in Matthew about being angry with a brother?
Jesus said, everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell. (Mat 5:22)
LISTEN…
When have I been angry toward the one who spoke Truth to me?
Or, when have I been on the receiving end of someone’s angry mouth who could not receive Truth?
Was I able to restrain my lips?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
4. What does Paul tell us in Ephesians and Galatians about anger?
a. Anger and sin are never far apart, thus we are not to let the sun go down on our anger. (Eph 4:26)
b. Anger is a deed of the flesh, those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal 5:20-21)
LISTEN…
When have I let the sun go down on my anger?
Do I have a problem with anger? Is it a habit of my life?
If so, what will I do?
Respond to God. . .LIVE it out!
What Did We LEARN
Sum It Up!
We LEARN:
Those Who Have Been Brought Forth By the Word. . .
Are Slow to Speak after hearing the Word.
Stay silent until can speak the Word accurately.
Rightly represent God.
Not staying silent can be unwise and bring ruin.
Are Slow to Anger after hearing the Word.
Anger does not achieve the righteousness of God.
That’s It For Today!
Consider everything you have LEARNED about being ‘slow to speak and anger’ when you hear God’s Word.
What stirred you?
Chat with God, He is waiting!
Journal Your Discovery in Your Notes
I want to urge you to take a minute to put your discovery in your Notes and also in your hardbound Bibles next to Jam 1:19.
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You’ll be glad you did!
Let’s Bow Before the Father in Prayer
Perhaps. . .
OH FATHER GOD, LORD OVER HEAVEN AND EARTH, we praise You, and thank You that Your Word is forever settled in heaven. As we unfolded Your Word today I pray it gave us light, for it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, (Psa 119:89, 105, 130). Father, this day would we have a new understanding about how powerful Your Word is, and how necessary it is. No wonder You tell us man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes forth from Your mouth, (Deut 8:3; Mat 4:4). Forgive us for the times we have not been quick to hear, even became angry when Your Truth convicted us. Forgive us for the times we have not heard correctly, and mishandled Your Word making it say what we wanted it to say. Oh Father, forgive us for the times we were not slow to speak, and shot the messenger who gave us the Word of Truth. I would ask that You help us to guard our mouths, being slow to speak. And that you would guard our hearts from anger toward Your Word that is powerful and there to help us, not hurt us. May we let Your Word teach us, reprove and correct us, train us up in righteousness, (2Ti 3:16-17). We praise You and thank you, asking these things in Jesus name. Amen!
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