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JULY 27 2026, MONDAY Entry: 9:04pm, Fairview QC

VERSE OF THE DAY: JAMES 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak. and slow to become angry.

PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS When we're in difficult situations, it isn't easy to stay calm or hold our tongues for very long. But in James 1:19, we learn how we should respond. Br quick to listen, Be slow to speak, Be slow to anger, Be slow to anger.

The world is more like the opposite:

Be slow to hear what others have to say. Be quick to voice your own opinions. Be quick to accuse, argue, and fight.

Why is to important to James that Christ's followers don't behave like this? Because "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." James 1:20

So what does produce the right kind of living that God desires?

The Word of God.

James told his friends to "get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you." James 1:21

He said that if they have the Word of God in the, and if they are obeying it, they will be blessed.( James 1:25)

James is clear that if we are to be followers of God, we must know His Word and obey it. That means we need to take time to listen to others, pace ourselves when we speak and keep our anger at bay.

So next time you're faced with something that makes you angry, take James' words to heart. Take time to temper your emotions, think through your feelings and arguments and humbly pray for God to help you respond with kindness and grace.

SHARE YOUR FAITH Today, practice being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry-in Jesus' name, Amen. When our attitudes and actions reflect God's character, others will be drawn to His love.