Pastor David spoke on the Book of James saying we need "to be swift to hear and slow to wrath" and I find my heart in the spotlight. He pointed out we have two ears and one mouth. I was thinking to myself that the opening to the mouth is quite larger than the openings of the two ears combined. There is a Biblical proverb that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, what we spend time taking in will come out.
I get cocky and try to finish sentences of others, also known as not listening. There is a discipline I MUST work to get control of or I am of no use. One writer about communication said we don't listen but are waiting for an opportunity to interrupt. Been there and do it too often. LORD SHUT MY MOUTH.
The music group, The Eagles, have a song that parallels the Biblical proverb "Learn to be Still"(song). "Be still and KNOW that I AM GOD"(Bible). Jesus said that the children of this world are at times wiser than the children of light (us). Forgive me and pray I stay convicted long enough to be able to develop a new habit and be kind. If there be any virtue if there be any praise, think on these things
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