Understanding James 1:19: "Quick to Listen"—To Who?

What does it mean for God to bring us forth "by the word of truth"?Why is it essential to be "quick to hear" and "slow to speak" according to James?How does anger hinder the righteousness of God, as James describes?How can we effectively receive God's Word with meekness?James 1:18 - Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.0:00 James 1.19-205:37 Let Us Consider the Context9:35 Quick to Hear What?11:40 History of the Ministry of the Word at GCC16:02 Scripture in the Life of the Christian30:44 What Does He Mean by "Know This"?36:38 Receiving the Word Is Not Automatic43:04 Do You Read Your Bible Every Day?45:00 What Does James Mean by "Be Slow to Speak"?50:19 Controlling Proud Thoughts and Opinions53:00 What Does "Slow to Anger" Mean?57:26 A Closing Thought - God Is Speaking59:22 Do You Leave Prayer Meeting Early?1:03:16 Closing Prayer