BECOMING FAST AND SLOW
When we're in difficult situations, it isn't always easy to stay calm or hold our tongue for very long.
But in James 1:19, we hear how we should respond...
Be quick to listen.
Be slow to speak.
Be slow to anger.
The world is the opposite:
Be slow to hear what others have to say.
Be quick to voice your own opinions.
Be quick to accuse, argue, and fight.
Why is it so important to James that Christ's followers don't behave like this? Because "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires" (James 1:20)
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When we're in difficult situations, it isn't always easy to stay calm or hold our tongue for very long.
But in James 1:19, we hear how we should respond...
Be quick to listen.
Be slow to speak.
Be slow to anger.
The world is the opposite:
Be slow to hear what others have to say.
Be quick to voice your own opinions.
Be quick to accuse, argue, and fight.
Why is it so important to James that Christ's followers don't behave like this? Because "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires" (James 1:20)
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08:55 AM - Apr 15, 2024
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TexasTrumpGirl Tammi
@DaughterOfGod
15 April, 08:55
In response TexasTrumpGirl Tammi to her Publication
So what does produce the right kind of living that God desires?
The Word of God.
James told his friends to "get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the world planted in you, which can save you." (James 1:21)
He said that if they have the Word of God in them, and if they are obeying it, they will be blessed. (James 1:25)
James is clear that if we are to be followers of God, we must know God's Word and obey it. That means we need to take time to listen to others, pace ourselves when we speak, and keep our anger at bay.
So next time you're faced with something that makes you angry, take James' words to heart. Take time to temper your emotions, think through your feelings and arguments, and humbly pray for God to help you respond with kindness and grace.
The Word of God.
James told his friends to "get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the world planted in you, which can save you." (James 1:21)
He said that if they have the Word of God in them, and if they are obeying it, they will be blessed. (James 1:25)
James is clear that if we are to be followers of God, we must know God's Word and obey it. That means we need to take time to listen to others, pace ourselves when we speak, and keep our anger at bay.
So next time you're faced with something that makes you angry, take James' words to heart. Take time to temper your emotions, think through your feelings and arguments, and humbly pray for God to help you respond with kindness and grace.
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MishPurA 717
@Mpuror
15 April, 09:01
In response TexasTrumpGirl Tammi to her Publication
I believe that you should speak your mind at the moment that someone pisses you off, Because if you don’t, you will resent the fact that you didn’t speak up at that moment, because if you don’t speak up at that exact moment, that resentment will kill you in the end.
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Janet DuPre
@JDuprayforhumanity
15 April, 09:02
In response TexasTrumpGirl Tammi to her Publication
Pause when agitated …not always easy but always helpful in bringing about a calm solution to an angry situation. Good morning Tammi❤️. Have a wonderful day my dear
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