‘Know This.’
James 1:19-20.
a)
This is written to the dearly beloved True
Believers of the Church.
b)
Let every person be:-
1-
Quick to hear.
2-
Slow to speak.
3-
Slow to anger.
c)
The anger of man does not produce the
Righteousness of God.
(Through this QT all True
Believers should Know This)
‘Zadok.’
(The name means “Righteous.”)
a)
1 Kings 1:8. He was a Priest of God who
refused to support rebellious leaders. (There were several other “Zadoks” in
the Scriptures – it seems the name had meaning for many of them – righteous people)
b)
1 Samuel 15:24-25 & 29. He worked hard,
carrying the Ark of God.
c)
1 Samuel 15:27; 1 Kings 1:32. He was the King’s
confidante.
d)
1 Kings 1:26. He was not invited to the
coronation celebration of the rebellious usurping king Adonijah.
e)
1 Kings 1:34 & 39. He was anointed King
maker for King Solomon.
f)
1 Chronicles 9:11. His following generations
served the Lord.
g)
1 Chronicles 12:28. Was a brave young warrior,
h)
Nehemiah 13:13. Was a scribe of excellent
reputation.
(This Second one Teaches me about Zadok)
Chris.
Many of us need to learn the secret of being slow to speak! I
know that I do! There are many repercussions associated with speaking too
quickly. In Ministry we are very tempted to judge people and “know their
problem” even before they share with us. We are not really listening to them at
all, we are just waiting to have our say as soon as, or even before, they have
finished. Even in general daily conversation it is difficult to converse with
someone who is not slow to speak. We cannot share confiding with a person who
is not slow to speak.
