Daily Wisdom: James 1:19-20

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
— James 1:19-20

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

25 Related Resources by Heartlight

James 1:19
Devo: Today's Verse
"My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
Make a Note of This
Illustration of James 1:19
Inspirational illustration of James 1:19 -- My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Are You Listening to Me?
Article by Tom Norvell
Is anybody listening? We need to learn to listen better if we ever hope to connect with other people.
Dealing with Stress
Article by Alan Smith
What is the key to surviving stress? There are lots of sources of stress and impatience in our lives, but circumstances must not determine our attitude.
See All 25 Related Resources about James 1:19-20

Illustration

Illustration of James 1:19-20 — My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Nehemiah 9:20
"Common, too common is the sin of forgetting the Holy Spirit. This is folly and ingratitude. He deserves well at our hands, for he is good, supremely....."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Author Unknown:
"Hate destroys the vessel it's kept in."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'God Loves Us!' (Jn. 3:16)
"[Continuing his talk with Nicodemus, Jesus said,] "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 John 3:11
"This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom