We read in the book of James: "My dear brothers, take note of this: "Everyone should be slow to listen, quick to speak and quick to become angry." Well not really...what we really read is:
James 1:19- "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." Quick - Slow - Slow
This is a passage of scripture that I taught about in worship a few weeks back. Since that time it has been following me around and appearing frequently in just about everything I do. Why is it when I preach on something I have to practice what I preach? Because God is all about developing character and fruit in our lives. He will never let us stay the way we are but continue to develop us as we move through life. I have been working hard as of late to work on my listening skills. It's amazing what you learn from others when you actually be quiet long enough to listen to them. I've learned that you can actually help others better when you listen more and talk less.
God is teaching me patience with the third part of the verse that talks about being slow to get angry. Take time to think through things before you react...that is the lesson that I'm learning this week. How bout you....??? How is God working in your life? Leave a comment
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