God’s Word must be taught and preached. That is a matter of urgent necessity. But if the process stops there little has been accomplished. God’s Word must be received and then acted upon if it is to be effective in our lives. The Sermon on the Mount ends with the telling story of the two builders, one wise and the other foolish (Matthew 7:24–27). The fundamental lesson of that story is that it is not enough to hear God’s Word; it must be properly received—and received with obedience. James’ letter