Introduction:
1. The foundation of the Christian life (v18).
2. Keeping it real (v19-27)
a. Listen! (v9-21).
• The ear that is too slow to listen.
• The tongue that is too quick to speak.
• The ego that is too easily bruised.
b. Do! (v22-25)
c. Love! (v26-27)
Conclusion:
Today’s passage is about ‘keeping it real’. God’s Word is a mirror in which we may see our faults clearly, and so seek God’s Grace to grow in faith, in love and in obedience.