JAMES 1:19

“…take note of this. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

It is more than hearing word to Sounds.

Loving

1. Presumption keeps Us From Hearing

Proverbs 18:13 “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame.”

1. There is only one way to see things.

3. People never change.

2. Everybody thinks like me.

Four assumptions that are always wrong:

4. I can figure out your motive.

2. Impatience keeps Us From Hearing

Proverbs 29:20 “Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

You know you are impatient with people when you...

Interrupt them.

Jump to conclusions

3. Pride keeps Us From Hearing

Proverbs 12:15 “The way of a fool seems right to him, bit a wise man seeks advice.”

Pride keeps us Defensive and Unteachable

Most of us would rather appear smart than to be smart.

Everyone here can teach me something if I know the right question to ask.

There are Four Types of Critics

The Lawyer type

The Theologian type

The Historian type

The Psychologist type

You listen for the hurt when you listen with your heart.