Church notes - 14th February 2021

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James 1:18 - 27
vs 19
Good relationship advice! Our relationships would go much better if we follow it.

Five things which will help us be 'quick to listen'.
1. We must work at truly listening to others. "Listening is loving the neighbour as thyself; his concerns and problems are sufficiently important to be heard."
2. If we do not control our time, someone else will!
3. We must read God's Word, and that involves more than advancing a bookmark. It means "listening" as we read.
4. We must slow down and take time to listen.
5. We must prepare for worship and the hearing of God's Word.

Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs 16:32

An angry spirit is not one who is listening or able to be taught.

vs 21
Anger produces an ungodly and unrighteous life.
Our selfish anger doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
It's about listening and doing what it says!

vs 26, 27

vs 18
We fall short. That's why Jesus went to the Cross.
Communication with God.
Hearing, Accepting and doing what He says.