1. Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Wrath James 1:19

2. Swift to Hear… In Conversation In Conversation – Phil. 2:3-4; Matt. 7:12 God’s Word God’s Word – Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:6 – Matt. 13:13-17; James 1:22 – Eccl. 5:1

3. Slow to Speak Danger of the Tongue Danger of the Tongue – James 1:26; 3:7-8 – James 3:2-6 Wisdom of Silence Wisdom of Silence – Prov. 10:19; 13:3; 21:23

4. Slow to Wrath God’s Righteous Wrath God’s Righteous Wrath – James 1:20; Rom. 1:18 Give Place to Wrath Give Place to Wrath – Rom. 12:19-21 Wisdom of a Slow Temper Wisdom of a Slow Temper – Prov. 14:17; 15:1, 18; 16:32 Seriousness of Wrath Seriousness of Wrath – Matt. 5:21-22

5. “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” James 1:19