1. The Joy of the Implanted Word – James 1:19-21

2.  James1:19-21 “This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”

3.  Quick to hear  Luke 8:18 -- So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”

4.  If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” And He was saying to them, “Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides.

5.  Ecclesiastes 5:2 -- Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.

6.  The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

7.  1 Timothy 2:8 -- Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.

8.  God’s Divine Wrath  Romans 1:18 --For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness…

9.  Ephesians 4:31 -- Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.  ORGE – desire, violent passion, over- excitement of the mind.

10.  Lose all filthiness  From RUPOS – ear wax.

11.  Romans 1:28-29 -- And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil….

12.  Psalm 19:7-10 --…The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes….  Able to save your soul.