Lesson by Mike Smith

1. James 1:21-22

2. • “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

3. • “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

4. • “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

5. • 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