Hoe

Scripture Passage: James 1:19-25

Before a farmer plants his seed, he must hoe out all the weeds.  We must get the evil out of our lives so God can plant His word in our hearts.  As a farmer plants good seeds in his field, God will plant His word in our hearts if we ask Him to.  Faith will grow from that seed.  We need to listen carefully to God's word and ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand it.  We should memorize Bible verses that help us to be better Christians.

Questions:
1. What can God's word do, when it is planted in us?
It can save us.
2. When do we deceive ourselves?
When we merely listen to God's word and do not do what it says.
3. How will we be blessed?
By continuing to look into God's word and not forgetting it, but doing what it says.

Memory verse: Romans 10:17
Yet faith comes from listening to this message of good news - the Good News about Christ. (NLT)