Listen, don't speak, relax!!

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD Jesus Christ! I trust your Sunday was fabulous.

James 1:19-20 "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."
Okay, what is being said here? Three things: 1) swift to hear; 2)slow to speak; 3) slow to wrath. What does this mean to you? Swift to hear- let us listen and hear everything, not just what we want to hear.
Slow to speak - do not let idle rhetoric spew from your lips, think about what you are about to say. Slow to anger- don't become angry quickly, stop and take in the complete picture rather than make a hasty decision.

When a Christian opens up to wrath, he is incapable of acting justly or righteously, plus he prevents or hinders the vindicaion of God's righteousness in the world.
Well, what all are we saying? If we listen to what we think, cut people off or interrupt and give rebuttal in anger we are not letting the likeness of Jesus Christ shine through us. We are a soiled spot on the "Christian image."
Today, take time to listen, really listen to someone, don't respond immediately, and let anger be silent. See how this affects and effects you, those around you, and your day. Thank you for reading. Love you all!


In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny