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20 A man’s anger does not allow him to be right with God. 21 Put out of your life all that is unclean and wrong. Receive with a gentle spirit the Word that was taught. It has the power to save your souls from the punishment of sin.

22 Obey the Word of God. If you hear only and do not act, you are only fooling yourself.

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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