1. What areas of "filthiness" or "wickedness" might be preventing God's Word from taking root in my life?

2. How might pride be hindering my reception of God's truth?

3. In what ways has God's Word been "implanted" in me, and what fruit is it producing?

"Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." James 1:21