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20 because anger will not help you live the right kind of life God wants. 21 So put out of your life every evil thing and every kind of wrong. Then in gentleness accept God’s teaching that is planted in your hearts, which can save you.

22 Do what God’s teaching says; when you only listen and do nothing, you are fooling yourselves.

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20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Doers—Not Hearers Only

21 Therefore (A)lay aside all filthiness and [a]overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, (B)which is able to save your souls.

22 But (C)be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:21 abundance