Scripture of the Day
Scripture of the Day
James 1:19–20 - 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person hbe quick to hear, islow to speak, jslow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James doesn’t complicate things. He gives us three simple commands that could save us a world of trouble: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Most of us get that backwards.
We’re quick to talk, quick to react, and slow to listen. And once the words are out, you can’t stuff them back in. A sharp tongue or hot temper can undo years of trust in a single moment. I’ve seen it in families, churches, and more than a few tense conversations over the years. Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it rarely produces anything righteous.
God’s way is quieter and stronger.
Listening takes humility. Holding your tongue takes discipline. Slowing your anger takes surrender. But that’s where real strength shows up. Not in winning an argument, but in keeping your spirit steady.
James reminds us that our reactions matter. If we want our lives to reflect God’s righteousness, we have to let Him govern our responses, not our impulses.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, pray… and say less.
That’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.
Here’s a steady, plain-spoken reflection that fits your voice and keeps things practical:
Epistle of James 1:19–20
James doesn’t complicate things. He gives us three simple commands that could save us a world of trouble: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Most of us get that backwards.
We’re quick to talk, quick to react, and slow to listen. And once the words are out, you can’t stuff them back in. A sharp tongue or hot temper can undo years of trust in a single moment. I’ve seen it in families, churches, and more than a few tense conversations over the years. Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it rarely produces anything righteous.
God’s way is quieter and stronger.
Listening takes humility. Holding your tongue takes discipline. Slowing your anger takes surrender. But that’s where real strength shows up. Not in winning an argument, but in keeping your spirit steady.
James reminds us that our reactions matter. If we want our lives to reflect God’s righteousness, we have to let Him govern our responses, not our impulses.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, pray… and say less.
That’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.
Here’s a steady, plain-spoken reflection that fits your voice and keeps things practical:
Epistle of James 1:19–20
James doesn’t complicate things. He gives us three simple commands that could save us a world of trouble: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Most of us get that backwards.
We’re quick to talk, quick to react, and slow to listen. And once the words are out, you can’t stuff them back in. A sharp tongue or hot temper can undo years of trust in a single moment. I’ve seen it in families, churches, and more than a few tense conversations over the years. Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it rarely produces anything righteous.
God’s way is quieter and stronger.
Listening takes humility. Holding your tongue takes discipline. Slowing your anger takes surrender. But that’s where real strength shows up. Not in winning an argument, but in keeping your spirit steady.
James reminds us that our reactions matter. If we want our lives to reflect God’s righteousness, we have to let Him govern our responses, not our impulses.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, pray… and say less.
That’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.
Here’s a steady, plain-spoken reflection that fits your voice and keeps things practical:
Epistle of James 1:19–20
James doesn’t complicate things. He gives us three simple commands that could save us a world of trouble: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Most of us get that backwards.
We’re quick to talk, quick to react, and slow to listen. And once the words are out, you can’t stuff them back in. A sharp tongue or hot temper can undo years of trust in a single moment. I’ve seen it in families, churches, and more than a few tense conversations over the years. Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it rarely produces anything righteous.
God’s way is quieter and stronger.
Listening takes humility. Holding your tongue takes discipline. Slowing your anger takes surrender. But that’s where real strength shows up. Not in winning an argument, but in keeping your spirit steady.
James reminds us that our reactions matter. If we want our lives to reflect God’s righteousness, we have to let Him govern our responses, not our impulses.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, pray… and say less.
That’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.
Here’s a steady, plain-spoken reflection that fits your voice and keeps things practical:
Epistle of James 1:19–20
James doesn’t complicate things. He gives us three simple commands that could save us a world of trouble: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Most of us get that backwards.
We’re quick to talk, quick to react, and slow to listen. And once the words are out, you can’t stuff them back in. A sharp tongue or hot temper can undo years of trust in a single moment. I’ve seen it in families, churches, and more than a few tense conversations over the years. Anger feels powerful in the moment, but it rarely produces anything righteous.
God’s way is quieter and stronger.
Listening takes humility. Holding your tongue takes discipline. Slowing your anger takes surrender. But that’s where real strength shows up. Not in winning an argument, but in keeping your spirit steady.
James reminds us that our reactions matter. If we want our lives to reflect God’s righteousness, we have to let Him govern our responses, not our impulses.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, pray… and say less.
That’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.