James 1:21-22

• “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness” James 1:21

• God always wants this – a prerequisite

– Get away from whatever keeps you from a proper focus on worshiping God. Zechariah 3:3-4

– Get clean hands and a pure heart. Psalm 24:3-4

– Have pure relationships. Matthew 5:23-24

– Put away all things that will prevent your spiritual success and growth. 1 Peter 2:1-2

• “Receive with meekness the implanted word…”

• Our hearts are to be focused on receiving God’s Holy Word and being edified. Mt. 15:8-9; 28:20

–While we pray and during the Bible lesson… Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 14:15, 26

–As we sing… Colossians 3:16

– In the Lord’s Supper… 1 Cor. 11:23-26

– In giving as we have prospered. 1 Cor. 16:1-3

• “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” James 1:22

• You must apply the lessons and follow them.

–We must do the will of God. Matthew 7:21

– If we want to be justified with God… Rom. 2:13

– In order to be truly blessed… James 1:23-25

• Let us always work to be in tune with

God and walk with Him each day.

• Are you saved in Jesus Christ? If not take these steps to salvation:

– Hear and believe the gospel. Rom. 1:16-17

– Repent of sinful living. Acts 2:38

– Confess your faith in Christ. Acts 8:37

– Be baptized into Christ. Romans 6:3-6

– Then be faithful and growing. 2 Peter 3:18; Rev. 2:10