James 1:18–21

18 By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.q

HEARING AND DOING THE WORD

19 My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,r 20 for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent,E humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.s