2. …When It Comes To Self-Control?
How Is Your Faith…
…When It Comes To Self-Control?
James 1:19-21

3. Advice On Self- Control
The introductory wording (v. 19)
Several different attempts, some better than others
King says:
As an imperative, “you must understand”
As an indicative, “you already understand”
“He is not introducing to them some new truth about which they knew little or nothing, rather he is affirming a truth which some of them may find hard to accept or difficult to put into practice”

4. Quick to hear A valuable asset in any situation
To be a better doer (v. 22)
See John 8:47; 1 Peter 1:22; Matthew 13:15-17

5. Slow to speak
It is easy to respond without proper consideration for the ultimate results of our words
A measured response will prove beneficial
See Proverbs 17:27; Ecclesiastes 5:2; Colossians 4:6

6. Slow to anger A natural step after preceding advice.
Anger – “suggests a more settled or abiding condition of mind, frequently with a view to taking revenge (Vine)
See Proverbs 16:32; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Ephesians 4:26, 31

7. Anger And Righteousness Don’t Mix
This seems axiomatic (v. 20)
Anger (of the flesh, Gal. 5:20); self-control (of the Spirit, Gal. 5:23)

8. End Result Salvation (v. 21)
Divesting oneself of certain undesirable practices
Literally “stripping away”
Colossians 3:8; et al
Preparatory
The way for receiving of the word of God
Needs to be clear, unimpeded
With humility
See James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:22-23