Listen well, focus on their eyes and countenance as they speak. Hear em. Rephrase what you think you are hearing from them, and give them time to respond in order to correct, tweak or adjust it a bit. You want to hear, evaluate like a Berean, and grasp hold to all you’re supposed to grasp hold of. Is it all sound? Ask key questions to better understand their heart and motivation. What so -- what does it bring to mind that goes along with what they are saying? Every time bring something to em that will encourage, uplift, and help them. Intentionally add value to other people while you can. No throwaway days or moments, Sport. Every day you can live on the give rather than on the take. Be a plus, rather than a minus or a question mark kind of person. Bring something edifying to the table because you really love the Lord and them too. Sure, you can do this.
What does it mean that we should be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19)?
Do you take the time away from all the distractions of life to hear from your Best Friend?
“The old adage is right: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.” How many relationships have been damaged or ruined because we were slow to listen and quick to speak? How many mistakes could have been avoided had we only listened instead of talked? We should be careful about the kinds of people we spend a lot of time listening to. Psalm 1 warns us not to listen to the foolish or the wicked. However, there are other people we should be quick to listen to:
• Elders because of their experience (Hebrews 13:17).
• Wise people because of their good advice (Proverbs 13:20).
• Godly people because they can represent God’s perspective on our situation (Psalm 141:5).
• Authorities because they represent the law (Romans 13:1).Most of us are not naturally quick to listen, but we can train ourselves to be better listeners. Good listening is active. It engages with the speaker. It understands the speaker’s perspective, even if we disagree. When people feel heard, they are more willing to listen to our side. Being quick to listen actually opens the door to greater communication because listening shows respect, and when people feel respected, they are more likely to return that respect and listen to us. It is important for us to be quick to listen and slow to speak. God’s Word always shows us the best way, and when we follow it, we are blessed.”
What did Jesus mean when He said, “He who has ears to hear”?
Why did Jesus say, “He who has ears to hear” after some of His parables?
When is it necessary to rebuke another believer after you hear em?
What does it mean that “my sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27)?
How should you, or leaders or the church deal with gossip after hearing their lame message?
What does it mean to be a hearer, and then a doers of the Word in James 1:22?
Why is there so much gossip in schools, in businesses, and in the church? A town, a city and a nation would be so much better without any gossip!
Listen to music that’s joyous and great, and if it has good lyrics then listen to that music as well. Should a Christian listen to secular music? How?
How do I choose a Christian counselor or therapist to listen to me? Should I?
How can I have God’s Word hidden in my heart (Psalm 119:11)?
