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James tells us of the danger of words, and our calling to watch how we communicate.

James reminds us Jesus’ heart for our faith to be lived out through the “royal” commandment

A renewed heart leads to life changes

James explains why everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

James starts off teaching us to not be led astray, instead counting the joy we have in our trials.

Slowing down is abiding in Jesus.

Jesus calls us to remove greed, and replace it with eternal purses of generosity rooted in his generosity for us.

Through Jesus’ and Paul’s apprenticeship ministry, we see the vital importance of making quality Followers of Jesus over Quantity.

Slowing Down means forbearing relevance, popularity, and influence for the sake of serving others as Jesus would.

Jesus reveals that the Sabbath is not only a consummation of creation but a reminder of hope in God’s final consummation through worship, rest, delight, and healing.