Proverbs
18:13
"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him."
Perhaps
this has happened to you? You have spoken your mind only to realize afterward
that you completely misunderstood the situation and your words were way out of
line. Certainly it’s true for most of us that we’ve probably spoken out of turn
a few times.
Sometimes, in our desire to be heard, we speak too soon. Other times in our need to be right, we speak wrongly. Speaking too quickly before we truly understand what is going on is never a good idea, no matter how tempted we might be to "correct" the situation.
To speak before we understand the situation at hand is unwise. It will make us look foolish and, at times, bring shame upon us. Instead, we must first listen fully and understand deeply before we dare pass judgment and make our opinion known.
One way to lift people up in our lives is by speaking words of encouragement and inspiration. But another way to serve others in our lives is simply to listen to them in a non-judgmental manner. In this way, we allow people to be heard and to feel heard. Moreover, we can respond better in any situation when we have taken the time to truly listen.
Sometimes, in our desire to be heard, we speak too soon. Other times in our need to be right, we speak wrongly. Speaking too quickly before we truly understand what is going on is never a good idea, no matter how tempted we might be to "correct" the situation.
To speak before we understand the situation at hand is unwise. It will make us look foolish and, at times, bring shame upon us. Instead, we must first listen fully and understand deeply before we dare pass judgment and make our opinion known.
One way to lift people up in our lives is by speaking words of encouragement and inspiration. But another way to serve others in our lives is simply to listen to them in a non-judgmental manner. In this way, we allow people to be heard and to feel heard. Moreover, we can respond better in any situation when we have taken the time to truly listen.
Amen!
Ref: HG SB
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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