Text: James 1:19-26 How to Study the Bible: S.O.A.P. * S - * O - * A - * P - Interpretation vs Application Interpretation - discovering what someone is trying to convey - emotionally and/or factually Exegesis - discerning what God means in His word. “The truth is, it doesn’t matter what a verse means to me, to you, or to anyone else. All that matters is what the verse [divinely] means!” - John McArthur Application - putting the interpretation into practice We must ask the scripture: What does truth of God for you and I - right here, right now? Application: 2 Ways Response - a hearfelt conviction and desire. James 1:21 Action - James 1:22 The Problem is: we tend to apply one the other. Response without Action the Lordship of Jesus. James 1:23-24 “Many in our world today want us to believe that we can accept Christ simply as a Savior from sin, but not the Lord of our lives.” - James R. White Action without Response Christ's Sacrifice. What are some practical applications from today's text? James 1:19-20 Response: Recognize that human anger does not accomplish . Actions: Be Quick to , when we are frustrated Be Slow to in frustrating times Be Slow to James 1:21 Response: in the face of God's call. Actions: Eliminating from our lives. Evaluating . James 1:25 Response: Approaching God's word as to life. Actions: in our pursuit of God what it guides us to do James 1:27 Response: God's call is Actions: Looking after those in need " Keep onself unstained" In my own words: