1. 26 th May 2013 James 1 v 19-27

2. Everyone must be: Quick to listen Slow to speak Slow to get angry

3. God requires a righteous life from us

4. Therefore: Get rid of moral filth and evil Humbly accept God’s word

5. How can God’s word save us?

6. Why do we look in the mirror?

7. What do we need to look for in God’s word? The perfect law that gives freedom

8. Romans 3 v 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

9. Jeremiah 31 v 31-34

10. What law does God tell us to keep? To love

11. So that’s the theory, what about the practice?

12. What is good religion? Tight rein on our tongues Look after those in distress Avoid being polluted

13. God gives us both the will and the strength to live a life worthy of our calling

14. In summary, we need to: LISTEN to God’s word RECEIVE the truth OBEY the law He has written on our hearts