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"Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, … be a doer of the word and not a hearer only."

I have often used this verse without considering closely the context. Listening is a great skill and we all should be better listeners. But, listening to what? Clearly James is wanting us to listen to the "word of God"! And not only to be listening but to be "doing" it.

Think about the things we have heard lately from the scriptures. Are we doing them? Are we working hard to put into practice the things we are hearing? If we are, we will be blessed. (v. 25)

Only fools hear what God says to do and then don't do it! Be doers today.