¹⁹ My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰ because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ²¹ Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. —James 1:19-21

Introduction

I. Ready Yourself for the Word (19-21a)

5 Preparations
1. Concentrate Your Attention (“be quick to hear”)

2. Control Your Speech (“slow to speak”)

3. Contain Your Anger (“slow to anger”)

4. Clean Up Your Life (“ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness”)

5. Check Your Pride (“in humility”)

II. Receive the Word (21b)

Conclusion