Daily Wisdom: James 1:19-20

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
— James 1:19-20

More Daily Wisdom

"Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right."
Psalm 106:3
"Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land."
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to..."
2 Peter 3:9
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 2, 2014

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"But when some Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, they went there and stirred up trouble. The believers..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"The Lord made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. When he speaks in..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[God said,] "I'll give you [my people in Babylonian captivity] a new heart. I'll put a new Spirit in you. I'll cut out your stone heart and replace it with a..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, the God who never lies, Grant that my life will further the faith of your chosen people and increase their knowledge of the truth that....."

Illustration

Illustration of James 1:19-20 — My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.