James 1:19 –
“Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.”
“Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.”
I have heard and
pondered this verse many times. But Julie Ann Barnhill brought up an
interesting point concerning this verse in her book She’s
Gonna Blow!. In it she says, “When you begin putting this verse into
practice, you will stop listening just so you can hear a pause where
you can jump in.”
Ouch! I never
realized what I was doing until I read this statement. But it is so
true! In some conversations, I listen up until the point that I have
something to say. At that moment, I simply listen for a pause so I can share my vast amount wisdom – or lack there of – or ask a question to further my understanding.
realized what I was doing until I read this statement. But it is so
true! In some conversations, I listen up until the point that I have
something to say. At that moment, I simply listen for a pause so I can share my vast amount wisdom – or lack there of – or ask a question to further my understanding.
Please tell me
that I am not the only woman who does this. Actually, I know that I
am not.
“Quick to hear.”
Always ready to hear the words being said and to hear the meaning
behind the words.
Always ready to hear the words being said and to hear the meaning
behind the words.
“Slow to speak.” Thinking before
something is said, not as the words are being said.
Read more tips from Julie Ann’s book here.
Can you relate to my situation?
Thank you to Harvest House Publishing for allowing me to review this helpful book.
