Proverbs of the New Testament - Be Quick to Hear, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Take Offense and get Angry

Proverbs of the New Testament – Be Quick to Hear, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Take Offense and get Angry

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James 1:19-20

Understand this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to take offense and get angry.

For mans anger does not promote the righteousness God wishes and requires.

I am a strong woman with a sometimes big mouth. God is always having to deal with me about this. I have struggled with trying to be a good quiet Christian woman. Thank God I was delivered from that. God does not want me to become what I am not. He wants me to use my voice and strength for His glory. It is when I step out into the flesh that I become out of alignment.

I find verse 19 to be a challenge at times. I am not always quick to hear and I can whip a slew of words out faster than a thought can form. I don’t get offended too often. However, I ask God’s forgiveness on a semi regular basis for my temper. I am much better than I used to be. Thank God. I am still a work in progress though and have by no means “arrived.”

The best advice I can give those of you who struggle in these areas is to keep pressing in. Keep getting into the Word. Keep asking God to help you. And one day you will wake up and realize how far you have come. It will happen if you choose to never give up and never let your mistakes get you down.

That is the key. The devil loves to make us feel like dirt. He loves to throw our faults and mistakes in our faces. In order to find victory you must begin to recognize these attacks and throw it back. Stand up against the little worm. He has no authority over you. He is under your feet. Jesus put him there. The only way he can get out from under you is if you let him.

Verse 20 is what keeps me from staying down when I slip. I do not want to be the kind of Christian that makes our God look bad. I do not want to be a poor example of my Beloved Savior. I want my light to shine so bright that every demon in hell will be blinded and people will know Who and what I stand for. That is why I do these devotions. To encourage and equip you. To help you become all that God created you to be.

When you mess up don’t give up. Get up. Brush yourself off, and move on.

Let’s Pray,

Daddy God, Forgive for the times I let my mouth get ahead of me and my anger overcome me. Forgive me for the time I have been a poor example for You. You know my heart longs to live my life for You and shine for You. I will keep pressing on and NEVER give up. I will be all that You created me to be. I will! I love You, Lord. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

In His Love and Service,

Lara ;)