Faith That Listens and Lives
James 1:19–27
Preacher Ed | Waupaca Church of Christ
Created by EVV Keeping the Faith 2026
Questions First
What To Look For
•Is hearing the same as obeying?
•Can exposure to Scripture harden you?
•Why does anger fail to produce righteousness?
•What does self-deception look like?
Doctrine & Practice Lab
•Mark every command in the text
•Write one obedience action per command
Reflection
Personal Mirror Work
•Where are you quick to speak?
•Where are you slow to hear?
Self Assessment
•Is your religion active?
•Is your tongue bridled?
Journal Prompt
Name The Sin. Name The Obedience.
Wake-Up Call
Hearing Can Damn You
•You can listen and remain unchanged
•James calls that self-deception
James 1:19
•Quick to hear
•Slow to speak
•Slow to anger
Quick To Hear
•Ready to submit
•Ready to be corrected
Slow To Speak
•Your mouth does not lead
•Restraint protects obedience
Slow To Anger
•Emotion does not rule
•Anger cannot achieve righteousness
Put Aside
All Filthiness
Receive The Word
In Humility
Be Doers
Not Hearers Only
Self-Delusion
Reasoning Falsely
Mirror Illustration
•See yourself
•Walk away unchanged
Law Of Liberty
•Freedom to obey
•Blessed in doing
Religion Tested
Bridle The Tongue
Worthless Religion
Pure Religion
Visit Orphans And Widows
Keep Unstained From The World
Three Tests
•Listening posture
•Active obedience
•Speech, mercy, holiness