Faith’s Response To The Word

James 1:19-21, Faith's Response To The Word

Intro

A. Receptivity To God’s Word, James 1:19-20

1. Connective, (James 1:19a) [you know]

2. Positive admonition, (James 1:19b) [quick to]

3. Negative commands, (James 1:19c) [slow to]

a. VERBAL RESPONSE

b. EMOTIONAL REACTION

4. Prohibition explained, (James 1:20) [why]

B. Readiness To Receive God’s Word, James 1:21

1. Negative Preparation, (James 1:21a) [put off]

a. MORAL FILTHINESS – Wax

b. OVERFLOWING WICKEDNESS – Weeds

2. Positive Instruction, (James 1:21b) [put on]

a. HOW?

b. WHAT?

c. WHY?