1. JAMES Keep the Faith James 1:19-26 Obedience to the Word: Fuel for a Steadfast Faith

2. Our Words Reveal our Faithfulness to God Steadfast. James 1:25 Jesus. Matt 12:33-37, 15:11 Proverbs 18:21

3. Characteristics of Faithful Speech James 1:19 Listen More. “quick to hear” Talk Less. “slow to speak” – Prov 29:20 – Ecc 5:2 Calm Down. “slow to anger” (Source: Ray Pritchard)

4. Problem Speech Listen More. “quick to hear” Talk Less. “slow to speak” – Prov 29:20 – Ecc 5:2 Calm Down. “slow to anger” Source: Ray Pritchard Gossip Lying Slander Flattery Deceit Swearing Boast Murmur Exaggerate OMG #x*!

5. Failure to listen ARROGANCE

6. Badgering people Seeking affirmation FEAR

7. Impressing others Flattery Exaggeration Slander Busybody Gossip Careless opinion Angry words PRIDE

8. Contentious words Lying Strife Slander Murmuring Cruel words Rebellious words Defiling sulking ANGER

9. Dirty jokes Double meaning Derogatory LUST

10. How Can I Change? James 1:18-26 1:18 “brought forth by Word” 1:21 “receive implanted Word” 1:22 “doers of Word” 1:23 “hearer like a man who forgets” 1:24 “law of Liberty”

11. How does GOD’s WORD Change MY WORDS? Destined for something great. 1:18 Inspiration, not information 1:22 Define everything by God’s Word 1:25 1 Week – Bible First!