TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
19. W M B B L E M B S T H S T S S T W
“Swift to hear, slow to speak”: Believers are to respond positively to Scripture, and eagerly pursue every opportunity to know God’s Word and will better. But at the same time, they should be cautious about becoming a preacher or teacher too quickly.
This is a key verse because it expresses three topics that James develops later: hearing (verses 19-27); speaking (3:1-12), and wrath (4:1-12).
In view of the things he has already mentioned, James says, listen and don’t talk too much. Usually if we listen carefully to what someone is saying, before we speak, we will not get angry. It is just a misunderstanding that causes wrath. Let the other person explain, so you can avoid problems.
We are cautioned in Proverbs to listen and not talk so much. It even says, if you listen more than you talk, they will believe you are smart, whether you actually are or not.
TODAY'S BIBLE READING
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:
Old Testament
Jonah 1-4 — 8.0 minutes
Job 34:1-20 — 3.5 minutes
New Testament
John 18:1-18 — 4.5 minutes
Revelation 10 — 4.0 minutes
Total Average Read Time — 20.0 minutes
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