The Bible Says
According to James 1:19, we should be quick to ______ and slow to speak.
What is listen?
What part of your body should be used more than your mouth, according to this passage?
What are your ears?
True or False: It's okay to be angry.
True.
One tip in the book says to ask yourself: “Should it be said ______?”
What is now?
What is one way you can be quick to listen at school?
Paying attention in class, not interrupting friends, etc.
James 1:19–20 teaches us to be slow to get ______.
What is angry?
If you interrupt or don’t pay attention when others speak, are you being quick to listen or quick to speak?
What is quick to speak?
Anger is compared to what in the Bible? (Hint: it spreads quickly!)
Another tip says to ask: “Should it be said at ______?”
What is all?
What is one way you can be slow to speak at home?
Not talking back, waiting your turn, etc.
Why does man’s anger not produce the righteousness of God?
Because it doesn’t show God’s character or love.
Name one way to show someone you are really listening.
Looking at them, nodding, not interrupting, etc.
According to Proverbs 17:27, the wise person is slow to show what?
What is anger?
What are two questions you should ask before speaking?
Should it be said now? Should it be said at all?
What is one way you can be slow to anger with your friends?
Forgiving, walking away, not fighting, etc.
Which book of the Bible says “Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath”?
What is James?
Why is it important to think before speaking?
So we don’t say things that hurt others or dishonor God.
Why are big talkers hard to teach?
They think they already know everything and they constantly express their opinions.
What is one good reason to wait before speaking?
To give yourself time to think, calm down, or make sure your words honor God.
Why does God want us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger?
Because it makes us more like Jesus and shows God’s love.