Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak (James 1:19-20) Introduction One of the greatest challenges we face in life is controlling our words and emotions. We live in a world where people are quick to respond, quick to argue, and quick to get offended. But God calls us to be different. James 1:19-20 says: "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." This verse teaches us three key lessons that can transform our relationships, our workplaces, and our spiritual lives: Be quick to listen – Listening leads to understanding. Be slow to speak – Our words have power, and careless words can harm. Be slow to anger – Anger does not produce godly results. Let’s explore these one by one with practical examples. I. Be Quick to Listen – A Mark of Wisdom Example 1: The Story of King Solomon (1 Kings 3:16-28) King Solomon demo...