Introduction – As we look forward to a new year and seek direction in it, we must not overlook the Word of God in guiding us. God has left us with a guide in His Word. How we respond to that Word has consequences for us all in this life and the next. Today, we will look at James 1:21-27 to learn how to get the most from God’s Word. 1. The world system is to God and His Word. 21 lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness… 27 keep oneself unspotted from the world. 2. The Word of God offers salvation and and liberty. 21 (The word of God) is able to save your souls… (it is) 25 the perfect law of liberty… (and the one who does it) 25 will be blessed in what he does. 3. We must approach the Word of God with . 21 receive (it) with meekness. 4. The Word of God must be received and into our hearts. 21 and receive with meekness the implanted word, 5. We must be of the Word the time. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only… 25 and continue in it… not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work…