Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:  For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

James 1:19-22 (KJV)

The word of God is active, it is a living thing, sharper than any double edged sword.   In our warfare we have a greater advantage again our adversaries, because we have more superior weapons.   The soul with its intricate faculties and activities can be rescued, purified and preserved by the power of the word.   How we receive the word, affects how effective it will be in saving our souls. With meekness, with the heart of a child, with ready mind, ready to practice and obey the word.