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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Two Ears One Mouth

How often do we simply sit and listen to the Holy Spirit. How often are we quick to make sure others hear and appreciate our ideas, before listening to theirs. When people come to us with their problems, how much time do we actually give to listening before we eagerly boast and impress our answers.

So often I find people everywhere are very quick to speak and very slow to listen.

Those that guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23.

To answer before listening, that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak... James 1:19

Those who consider themselves religious unyet do not keep a tight reign on their tongues deceive themselves and their religion is worthless. James 1:26

The bible speaks for itself. To be quick to speak and slow to listen openly displays great spiritual immaturity and flaw in character. Therefore, never take seriously a man who likes the sound of his own voice but shows little interest in listening. If I desire to grow into a man of wisdom I must always look at myself and ask the simple question, 'Am I listening?'.

I wonder if God's People listened more, how much more the Holy Spirit would reveal to us; how much more opportunity to be a blessing might present itself; how much faster might we mature?

Study: Proverbs 13:3 14:3, 15:2, 28, James 3:2.

by Jeremy at 8:07 PM |