James 1:18-21

18He chose to make us his children. He used his true message to do that. Because of that, we are like the first special gift that belongs to him from among everything that he has made.

19Understand this, my Christian friends: We must all be careful to listen. We should not be too quick to speak. We should not get angry quickly.

20God wants us to do what is right. But when someone is angry, they do not do those right things.

21So stop doing disgusting things. Stay away from the wicked things that are all around you. God has put his message deep inside you, and it can save you. So be careful to accept that message.