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2. God’s Speed Zones James 1: 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness

3. God’s Speed Zones - The Writer – James the Brother of Jesus - The Audience – Jewish Believers in the Dispersion - The Themes – Being Real, Real Faith, Maturity through Trials and Holy Living

4. God’s Speed Zones Outline of the Book: Chapter 1 – The Mature Believer and Suffering Chapter 2 – The Mature Believer and Service Chapter 3 – The Mature Believer and Speech Chapter 4 – The Mature Believer and Separation Chapter 5 – The Mature Believer and the Second Coming

5. God’s Speed Zones - James 1 Outline: Vv1-12 – God and His Purpose Vv13-20 – God and His Goodness Vv21-27 – God and His Word - In our text James exhorts those who are Christ’s to have a quick ear, cautious tongue, calm temper and a pure heart!

6. God’s Speed Zones 1. Be Swift to Hear – (Have a Quick Ear) A. Learning B. Listening to God C. Listening to Family D. Listening to Authority

7. God’s Speed Zones 2. Be Slow to Speak – (Have a Cautious Tongue) A. Words have Power - to do Good - to do Evil - for Eternity

8. God’s Speed Zones 3. Be Slow to Anger – (Have a Calm Temper) A. What is your Attitude B. How is your Reaction C. What does Anger Accomplish?