NCarolinian

Hearing is what our ear does as one of our senses to receive sounds. Listening requires the entire process of gathering and more importantly understanding the incoming sounds or words.  If there is anything we need to do quickly in this fast-paced, instant culture we live in today, it is to be quick to listen.   Scripture supports this in James 1:19 by saying, " My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:  Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." I would like to bring out three points, This instruction is good for "everyone" There is one "quick to" phrase There are two "slow to" phrases Even though James addresses his spiritual family by saying, "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:" before stating the teaching - he begins the enlightenment by including all people - "everyone" . This guidance is excellent for non-believers as well as believers. My second observation is t...